Part-Time Mental Health Therapist: Basswood Elementary School (Maple Grove, MN)

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$29.8-$38.46/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Basswood Elementary - Maple Grove, MN 55311Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $29.80 - $38.46 HourlyMental Health Therapist- School-Based Services People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our School-Based Mental Health Services team.

School-based mental health services reach children in everyday environments. The natural, non-stigmatizing location offers an early and effective environment for intervention.

Also allows for increased opportunity for coordination of care with the therapist having access to children in their school sites with school team. This increases access for busy families and reducing variables that may prevented individuals from receiving care.

Schedule: Part-Time,.5FTE 20Hours a Week.

Hours are usually 8:00am - 4:30pm. Location: Basswood Elementary School: 15425 Bass Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55311 Hiring Range: Salary variable on licensure and qualifications.

Salary below reflects 1.0FTE hiring range. Unlicensed: $29.80 -$32.93/Hourly plus $1,000 hiring bonus for external candidates Licensed: $35.57 - $38.46/Hourly plus $2,000 hiring bonus for external candidates People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota.

For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties: Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with children, parents, and other family members Conducting individual therapy and, as needed, conducting family and group therapies Creating and implementing treatment plans and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of treatment plans Qualifications

Required qualifications: Master's degree in behavior sciences Previous experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families Pursuing a professional license in one of the following: LP, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW (Supervision towards licensure available and built into your schedule Preferred qualifications: Current and valid licensure as LICSW, LMFT, LP or LPCC or license-eligible Experience collaborating with school systems and school personnel Proven success collaborating on interdisciplinary teams Previous experience in providing services to children, adolescents and families is preferred.

Benefits

Accrue up to 112 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrue up to 48 hours of Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) in accordance with state and local requirements For full-time employees, up to 8 paid holidays per calendar year (4 company-designated holidays and 4 floating holidays that are prorated based on date of hire) 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions.

Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with children and families while conducting individual, family, and group therapy sessions. They are also responsible for creating, implementing, and evaluating effective treatment plans within the school environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in behavioral sciences and have previous experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Applicants must be pursuing or currently hold a professional license such as LP, LPCC, LMFT, or LICSW.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationCollaborationInterdisciplinary TeamworkCrisis InterventionChild DevelopmentAdolescent Counseling

Counselor Career Context

People Incorporated Mental Health Services ranks #14 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 12% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Maple Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$2,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About People Incorporated Mental Health Services

Mental Health Care
Eagan, MN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Earned Sick and Safe Time
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% employer match
Health and dental insurance
Lifestyle Benefit (HSA, student loan repayment, or flex time)
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
Free access to Training Institute with CEUs
Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs