Mental Health Practitioner Classroom Therapist

Application Deadline : 1 / 5 / 2026

This is a full-time position.

About the Role

Are you Wilders next mental health provider Join our multidisciplinary Community Mental Health & Wellness team at Wilder in providing clinical service delivery that supports our communitys mental wellness critical to Wilders mission of improving lives today and for generations to come!

Participate as a member of a Therapeutic Teaching Model (TTM) a co-lead multi-disciplinary team in a Level IV education setting in the West Metro. Wilder is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner working towards Mental Health Licensure (supervision towards licensure will be provided) to provide therapeutic interventions in the classroom to develop and teach Social Emotional Learning lessons partner and model interventions with the school staff provide mentalization validation and labeling of emotions with students and work to understand the meaning of behaviors. Services are provided in the classroom with weekly opportunities for consultation with interdisciplinary team and discussions throughout each week. Provide group mental health treatment in school setting during the academic calendar and in community for summer social the summer and during breaks group and individual services may be provided in the community and at home. Collaborate with individual / family therapist and school staff to help integrate treatment across providers. Preferred experience working with early childhood or elementary age children and their families. Must be developmentally oriented attachment and trauma informed. Telehealth services have been and may continue to be provided.

Wilder is a first-implementer Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As part of this innovative model of mental health care you will collaborate closely with other service partners in ensuring coordinated integrated care for clients and their families. While we are set up to serve the entire community we are known nationally for our culturally specific mental health services. Join a team who brings their diverse identities cultures lived experiences and skills to provide mental health and wellness services that are trauma-informed culturally responsive and impactful for the whole family. Learn more here : MORE ABOUT TTM : Qualifications

Mental Health Professional (LICSW LMFT or LPCC) license preferred but Masters Level Practitioners working towards licensure are encouraged to apply

A strong understanding of attachment theory child development and trauma treatment is most useful. Day treatment or milieu experience with young children is also helpful.

A passion for serving individuals and families in our community and in providing trauma informed culturally responsive mental health treatment. A high regard and respect for education professionals and schools.

About Wilder

At Wilder we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here youre not just part of a workplace; youre part of a community committed to growth belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package with competitive pay and benefits - including health dental basic life disability paid leave 401k with employer match employee wellness programs professional development opportunities employee resource groups tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Wilder is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting positive change through direct services research and advocacy. Learn more at

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Job offers will be contingent on the applicants proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and / or other required screenings.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60000 - 70000