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Working Title: Clinical Social Worker

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 03/28/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/26/2024

• Closing Date : 05/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm, 11:00am -7:30pm

• Days of Work : Varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,289 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2500!

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria, MN is seeking a compassionate, person centered Clinical Social Worker to join our team. Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide integrated mental health care and social work services to patients

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans

• Provide evidence-based crisis intervention psychotherapy as an independent practitioner

• Facilitate patient and family education as well as weekly group therapy

• Maintain appropriate and effective relations with community providers

• Prepare aftercare plans that outlines the clients course through treatment and needs/resources in the community

• Facilitate active treatment team meetings

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a Master’s degree in Social Work; AND

• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota at the independent clinical level (LICSW); AND

• Have at least three (3) years of post-graduate degree experience providing clinical services to include individual and group therapy.

OR

• Have a Doctorate degree in Social Work (DSW or PhD); AND

• Be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota at the independent clinical level (LICSW)

Preferred Qualifications

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.