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Working Title: Behavioral Consultant

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 79787

• Location : Twin Cities Area; Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/06/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services

• Division/Unit : Direct Care & Treatment / Community Based Services / Community Support Services Metro Mobile Team

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday; days of work and hours can vary due to assigned cases

• Travel Required : Yes - Approximately 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Applicants may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500!*

This is a full – time, day shift position. The hours of work are generally Monday - Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Days of work and hours can vary due to assigned cases. This position is primarily telework and will require travel to attend meetings in the office and to program sites within the service area. This team is currently teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice. Upon hire employees will be required to complete a telework agreement.

The Community Support Services Metro Mobile Team provides services and requires frequent travel in the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. When a State-owned vehicle is not available and an employee is required to use their personal automobile to conduct authorized State business, the employee will be reimbursed at the current Federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate. The Behavioral Consultant will have the opportunity to help people live better lives, work with a variety of community providers, and work with a great Community Support Services team.

The Clinical Behavioral Consultant provides advanced behavioral health services including assessment, clinical consultation, person-centered support recommendations and training for individuals referred to Community Support Services. The individuals served have complex behavioral health challenges. In order to assist providers and other professionals involved in the individuals’ support network, the Clinical Behavioral Consultant develops and provides individualized, multidisciplinary training and technical assistance. With each interaction, the Clinical Behavioral Consultant strives to help these providers enhance their abilities to manage difficult behavioral and system issues; assist care providers to increase the stability of clinically complex individuals’ community living; and divert revocations of provisional discharges when safely possible. Given the integrated nature of Community Support Services work, the Clinical Behavioral Consultant functions as a generalist and provides consultation as needed to colleagues with complementary expertise; the Clinical Behavioral Consultant integrates multidisciplinary expertise to facilitate positive outcomes for clinically complex individuals.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Completing clinical assessments as needed to articulate appropriate community supports for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges and individuals’ support networks.

• Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to colleagues pursuing clinical supervision to facilitate colleagues attaining clinical licensure.

• Providing support and/or crisis prevention & response plans to CSS clients and their supports promoting evidence-based practices, person-centered principles, and Positive Behavior Support methods.

• Providing general consultation for case formulation, care coordination, and Clinical Guidance to parties involved, including individuals served, their families, service providers, counties, employers, and schools.

• Identifying, developing, and presenting training to enhance community capacity to support individuals with complex behavioral health challenges with an emphasis on facilitating positive team outcomes.

*Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and

• Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (e.g., BCBA)

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.

• Experience with civil commitments.

• Creative presentation skills and public speaking skills to effectively train adult learners.

• Knowledge of the social service funding, case management, and rules/laws governing services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, brain injury, and/or substance use disorders.

• Working knowledge of licensing requirements and billing processes related to Home and Community-Based Services waivered services.

• Familiarity with behavioral health and disability services and support resources.

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.