Employment

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic strives to ensure a positive work environment in which every employee is considered a valuable member of the health care team. Competitive wages, benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for professional growth are only a part of what it means to work at SMC. If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out an employment application.

Employment applications, along with a resume, can be returned to SMC Human Resources via email at recruiting@sawtoothmountainclinic.org or via mail at:

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Attn: Human Resources
513 5th Ave West
Grand Marais, MN 55604

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Current Positions Available


Behavioral Health Consultant - LMFT, LICSW, LPCC


Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is actively searching for an LMFT, LICSW, or LPCC to add to our team of Behavioral Health Consultants in order to meet the rising need of mental health care in our community.

At Sawtooth Mountain Clinic (SMC), you will deliver excellent patient-centered care as part of a dedicated team of providers on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior in Cook County, MN. The area is also known for its recreational resources, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior Hiking Trail. The SMC Behavioral Health team provides outpatient clinical therapy with a supportive working collaboration between 4 Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, 1 Licensed Graduate Social Worker, 5 Family Medicine Physicians, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and visiting specialties including a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

As a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) and not-for-profit organization, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients and the health of our vibrant rural community. In addition to providing services on our main campus in Grand Marais, our providers also serve on the Grand Portage Reservation through a partnership with Grand Portage Health Services and Grand Portage Human Services. SMC has a Health Practitioner Shortage Area score of 16, and as an FQHC, our providers our eligible to apply for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program.

We offer a generous benefit package including: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, 6 weeks of PTO, Additional Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program, among others.

Starting salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 and is dependent on licensure and experience.

Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) provides psychological assessment, diagnosis and non-pharmacological treatment to patients of all ages with a wide range of mental health conditions in an integrated primary care setting. Works with the Chief Medical Officer and a health care team including MDs, NPs, RNs, and MAs. This role includes professional collaboration as well as independent responsibility and accountability in decision-making.

Job Qualifications:

  • Current Minnesota license as an LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or provisional license working towards LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensures
  • Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
  • Minimum of two years’ direct patient care; experience in a primary care setting preferred
  • Team care model experience, patient-centered care philosophy
  • Proficient in use of computer software to document clinical care, and in use of Microsoft office applications
  • Knowledge of:
    assessment, planning, implementation, and care coordination in mental health
    standards for care/treatment plan development
    patient rights principles
  • Skill in:
    diagnosing patient conditions
    interpreting findings from clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests
    risk assessment and intervention

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.


Pharmacy Clerk FT


The Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Pharmacy is looking for a personable and detail-oriented person to fill the role of Pharmacy Clerk!

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Pharmacy Clerk provides in-person and telephone reception, receives and directs new and refill prescriptions for further processing, sells filled prescriptions and pharmaceutical merchandise, and assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Help healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist
  • Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by keeping the pharmacy neat, clean, and clutter-free
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Receive and directs new and refill prescriptions for further processing
  • Assists pharmacy personnel with clerical functions
  • All other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the pharmacy and its patients, understanding that the requirements of working in a pharmacy are varied and may change in order to best serve the pharmacy needs of the community
Job Qualifications:
  • High school degree or equivalent
  • Strong patient/customer service skills
  • Previous experience with sales, register, and healthcare preferred
  • Strong commitment to patient experience, service, and quality

Starting wage: $17-19 depending on relevant experience.

This is a regular, full-time, benefit-eligible position. SMC Benefits package includes: Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, Health Savings Account, 23+ days of PTO/year, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, Employer-matched 401k after 6 months, Annual Fitness Benefit.

*401k eligibility starts at the completion of 6 months of employment and at least 832 hours, or completing 1000 hours of work in 1 year.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.