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Working Title: Mental Health Practitioner
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 1 or 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/09/2023
• Closing Date: 05/22/2023
• 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 / Varies
• Days of Work: Varies and Every other weekend
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range:
  • Clinical Program Therapist 2: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually
  • Clinical Program Therapist 1: $22.94 - $33.30 / hourly; $47,899 - $69,530 / 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: 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 a hiring incentive of up to $2,500!

*This posting is being used to fill multiple full-time and part-time positions at MSHS Wadena*

Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Wadena is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team in providing rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious mental illness and possible co-occurring disorders. As an Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) facility, MSHS Wadena focuses on rehabilitative education, building interpersonal skills, and developing community engagement skills to increase each client’s independence and self-management of their illness, behavior, and emotion.

Job Duties:

• Assess client treatment needs, behaviors, and progress towards goals as a basis for developing or modifying treatment plans.
• Guide program staff in the implementation of treatment plans and personal interactions with residents to develop and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
• Conduct skill development activities to help individuals improve skills needed for discharge, such as cooking, personal hygiene, budgeting, and household organization.
• Coordinate client reintegration and placement into the community to promote consumers' independence, autonomy, personal responsibility, and personal control.
• Participate as a team member to coordinate and collaborate consistently with established team operations.
• Serve as lead worker to ensure delivery of the medication program and other services during a designated shift.

These positions are being posted at the Clinical Program Therapist 1 and Clinical Program Therapist 2 levels. The level at which the position is filled will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must:

• Meet the requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 4; AND

Clinical Program Therapist 1:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavior analysis, or related field

Clinical Program Therapist 2:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, behavior analysis, or related field; AND
• Have one (1) year of post-Bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health services.

OR

• Possess a Master degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral or social science program.

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.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Beth Niemi at beth.d.niemi@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Raegan Juntunen at raegan.juntunen@state.mn.us.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.