Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4 - Mental Health

　　Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4

　　Agency: Corrections Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/03/2024

　　Closing Date : Until Filled

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Moose Lake / ML Psychological Sv Dir Staff

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am to 4:30 pm

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Clinical Program Therapist 3 Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

　　Clinical Program Therapist 4 Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually

　　Job Class Option : Mental Health

　　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.

　　Provide advanced direct clinical mental health services to incarcerated individuals within DOC facilities, under clinical supervision. The incumbent can perform assessments, including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning of incarcerated individuals.

　　Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Moose Lake with incarcerated individuals.

　　Please note: This position has been reposted.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　To qualify for a Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health, applicants must meet the following qualifications and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　License eligible* master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/Science program.

　　One year of experience providing mental health clinical services, including individual and group therapy.

　　Demonstrated expertise in mental health diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.

　　(*Eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6. Applicants may be required to provide documentation of license eligibility.)

　　To qualify for a Clinical Program Therapist 4 - Mental Health, applicants must meet the following qualifications and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, and LMFT) as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6. (NOTE: Applicants that are within one year of educational requirements for licensure may be considered for a provisional appointment until fully licensed.)PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF LICENSURE AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.

　　Skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation skills.

　　Interpersonal/human relations skills.

　　Basic personal computer skills.

　　Ability to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide mental health treatment; and develop a continuing care plan under limited supervision.

　　Ability to teach a psycho-educational course; effectively function within a multidisciplinary team; exercise sound judgement; demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries; and temporarily manage daily program operations.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

　　Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional.

　　Experience providing clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.

　　Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.

　　One year experience post-master’s degree or higher (as defined above) providing mental health clinical services.

　　Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

　　Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)

　　Knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.

　　Demonstrated leadership skills.

　　Physical Requirements

　　The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at [email protected] . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

　　Additional Requirements

　　The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

　　Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

　　New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

　　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.