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Job Class: Clinical Psychologist or SR. Clinical Psychologist

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 77101

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/19/2024

• Closing Date : 12/04/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Health Trt Prf

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Direct Care and Treatment / Forensic Mental Health Program

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• Psychologist 3: $39.34 - $58.47/hourly; $82,142 - $122,085/annually

• Behavioral Medicine Practitioner: $39.34 - $65.00; $82,142 - $135,720 /annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE (Psychologist 3)

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 213 Health Treatment Professional/Unrepresented (Behavioral Medicine Practitioner)

• 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.

Note: Candidates working toward a Ph.D. or Psy. D. are encouraged to apply and are eligible for contingent offers based on anticipated graduation or degree conferral

Forensic Services, a division of Direct Care and Treatment (DCT), is seeking candidates for a compelling career in Forensic Psychology as a Clinical Psychologist / Psychologist 3 or a Senior Clinical Psychologist / Behavior Medicine Practitioner (BMP), based on credentials and experience.

Forensic Services is a statewide program that provides evaluation and treatment to civilly committed individuals. The Clinical Psychologist/ Senior Clinical Psychologist primarily provides innovative and responsive behavioral health care at the Forensic Mental Health Program- an inpatient psychiatric facility that provides long-term, multidisciplinary treatment to forensic populations, including individuals who have been committed by the courts as persons who are mentally ill and who are considered to be dangerous to the public. Treatment is also provided to individuals who have been found not competent to stand trial, and those transferred on an emergency basis from other regional treatment centers.

In this role, you will provide a variety of psychological services to Forensic Services patients including psychological evaluation, crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. You will also provide:

• Psychological consultation services regarding differential diagnosis, effective treatment strategies, risk management (e.g., suicidality), and other related issues as requested by treatment teams, other disciplines, and Forensic Services staff.

• Presentation of information or expert testimony regarding psychological assessment results, patients’ treatment progress, and other pertinent data to appropriate authorities within the hospital, the Special Review Board, the Minnesota courts, and other pertinent state and community agencies, as required.

• Technical consultation and direction to a broad spectrum of other clinicians, the courts, county and community providers in the specialized areas of psychology.

• Participate in committees addressing performance improvement, program development, and other related topics as requested or assigned.

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist (BMP), you may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed psychologists, psychology interns and other Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals, offer advanced problem-solving skills when providing clinical consultation and provide mentoring and educational experiences to enhance department’s overall clinical capacity. You will also effectively solve problems using your expertise in specialized psychology practices and a thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

Psychological services provided at these two psychologist levels will be characterized by: diverse client populations; complex comorbidity of diagnoses / disabilities, and application of a broad range of assessment and psychotherapy techniques.

Forensic Services supports your professional growth by offering on-site free CEUs and annual allocated training dollars. We also provide supervision for licensure and other promotional and personal growth opportunities.

About the Saint Peter Community:

Established in the Minnesota River Valley, St. Peter is a family-oriented, growing community of around 10,000 people. It is located in South Central Minnesota, approximately 60 miles southwest of the Twin Cities and 12 miles north of Mankato. St. Peter was founded in 1853, and it is one of the oldest cities in the state. Over 40 sites in town are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. St. Peter has a quaint and well-maintained downtown area filled with small businesses, such as excellent bakeries, coffee shops, and restaurants. St. Peter also has a thriving local food co-op and features two eateries that focus on use of local, organic produce. St. Peter is home to Gustavus Adolphus College, a four-year liberal arts college with international recognition. St. Peter is also home to the annual Rock Bend Folk Festival, Polar Plunge, and beautiful Linnaeus Arboretum. For those that prefer indoor pursuits, the area has a wide variety of theater performances, coffee houses, and the Nobel Conference that is held at Gustavus Adolphus College each year. In the nearby city of Mankato, one can find Minnesota State University - Mankato with active social life, recreation activities and sporting events. Moreover, Mankato hosts an orchestra, Carnegie Art Center, and several live music venues.

Working for the Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care & Treatment division PAYS!

In addition to a rewarding, unique career in which you will be positively impacting the lives of Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents, we provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a competitive wage, affordable comprehensive insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more!

When you start a career with us, you may also be eligible for:

• Psychologist 3 applicants may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $2,500 hiring bonus (Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible).

• Relocation reimbursement up to $12,500 may be available

• Tuition reimbursement for courses related to the work of DHS

• Student loan reimbursement for eligible positions

• Compressed schedule and some telework opportunities available

• See below for additional information on our comprehensive benefits!

Minimum Qualifications

Psychologist 3

• Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical psychology*; AND

• Licensure or License Eligible** as a psychologist by the Minnesota Board of Psychology

*Note: Candidates working towards a Ph.D. or Psy. D. may apply and are eligible for contingent offers based on anticipated graduation or degree conferral

**Note: Candidates working towards licensure are eligible to be hired under supervision in a provisional status until fully licensed. Forensic Services provides supervision hours required to attain licensure in the State of MN.

Note: Candidates hired as a Psychologist 3 may be eligible for promotion to a Behavior Medicine Practitioner following licensure attainment and completion of one-year post-licensure experience.*

Behavior Medicine Practitioner:

• Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical/counseling psychology; AND

• Licensure as a Psychologist by the Minnesota Board of Psychology; AND

• One year of post-license experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Psychologist in a Correctional or Forensic environment or work with serious and persistent mental illness as well as personality disorder, substance use or cognitive impairment

• 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.