Working Title: Minnesota State Operated Community Services Clinical Therapist

　　Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2

　　Agency: Human Services Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/05/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services

　　Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment - Community Based Services / Minnesota State Operated Community Services / MSOCS Residential South / MSOCS FC Middle Creek-Farmington

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)

　　Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　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.

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

　　Site is located 4 miles South of Apple Valley, 1 mile Northwest of Farmington, and 5 miles east of Lakeville

　　The Clinical Therapist collaborates with various team members and external partners to design, implement and evaluate strategies to provide comprehensive clinical support to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness throughout Community Based Services residential programs. In order to be successful in this role, the Clinical Therapist develops professional relationships based on trust with these stakeholders and the individuals entrusted in our care to ensure that the individuals we serve receive the highest quality care, with treatment plans focused on enhancing the individual’s independence.

　　Primary Responsibilities Include:

　　Developing, implementing, documenting and evaluation formal and informal action plans or strategies that support individual treatment plans.

　　Utilizing comprehensive assessment and standardized tools to ensure that individuals have the resources needed to reach their program goals.

　　Providing direct care to individuals, documenting changes in mental health symptoms, responding to emergency situations and other activities which provide overall support to meet the individual’s personal and health care needs.

　　Providing indirect support and care coordination to assure continued community and individual safety which includes participation in treatment plan meetings, making referrals for specialized services and ensuring that the individual attends meetings essential to their success.

　　Supporting an environment which is safe, drug free and therapeutic by identifying individual vulnerabilities, administering drug screenings and serving as a conduit between the individual and the interdisciplinary team.

　　Assisting individuals with performing household management tasks that support a safe and clean home living environment.

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

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To qualify, applicants must:

　　Possess a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; AND

　　Have one year of post-Bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health services;

　　OR

　　Possess a Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related behavioral or social science programPreferred 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.

　　Three (3) years or more of post-bachelor’s degree experience providing supports to adults living with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders

　　Experience working with adults on commitment orders

　　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.

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.