BARNETT, COLIN

Colin Barnett

Position: Mental Health Practitioner/ Site Coordinator

Department: CTSS

Location: Aitkin Jr/High School

Hired: 2017

Works with clients ages: 11-18

I have worked in a couple of different programs such as YACT and In-Home services. I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato and have an educational background focus in Special Education and Therapeutic Recreation.

My favorite part about being a skills practitioner is meeting with kids and their families and helping them understand and manage their emotions more effectively. I really enjoy seeing my clients make progress and my goal is for them to graduate with a good toolbox of skills they can use.

I really enjoy working in the school settings, I really enjoy the flexibility my company has and the PTO the company offers.  I really enjoy working with my coworkers and gaining new skills and knowledge each year.

I really enjoy fishing, mountain biking, video games, any kind of sports and spending time outside. I really enjoy spending time with my family and friends.