Minnesota Department of Human Services Hiring for Director of Social Work / Direct Care and Treatment Manager at Saint Paul, MN  Full Time

When all employees are embraced, respected and heard, we will build a collaborative, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture where everyone thrives.

Working Title: Director of Social Work
Job Class: Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/30/2023
• Closing Date: 07/31/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
• Division/Unit: Adult Mental Health / MHSATS Regional Clinical Mgrs
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift; 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: Yes; occasional up to 15%
• Salary Range: $39.35 – $56.61 / hourly; $82,162 – $118,201 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 – Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• : 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.

The Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our senior leadership team as the MHSATS Social Services Director! The Social Services Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of social work competency and clinical practice standards to support the delivery of services across Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS), a network of state-operated hospitals and residential treatment programs that serve individuals with mental illness and chemical dependency.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing transitional care management for all MHSATS sites
• The development and ongoing cultivation of strategic partnerships
• Overseeing social work practice across MHSATS sites
• Assuring compliance with regulatory, licensing and legal obligations–including the Olmstead Plan and Jensen Settlement

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) is a secure inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness in a large, campus-based setting. The population also includes individuals civilly committed for specialized care, such as competency for criminal court (Rule 20), emergency 48-hour bed holds, and co-occurring mental illness/chemical dependency.

Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHH) are 16-bed campus-based hospital settings that provides short-term inpatient psychiatric care to people who have mental illness. Locations include; Alexandria, Annandale, Bemidji, Baxter, Fergus Falls, and Rochester.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services (CABHS) is an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Willmar that offers a safe setting for youth who need crisis stabilization, comprehensive assessment, and intensive treatment of specialized mental health problems.

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) provides inpatient chemical dependency and substance abuse services. Treatment services include relapse prevention and aftercare planning with locations in Anoka, Fergus Falls, Carlton, St. Peter, and Willmar.

Minnesota Specialty Health Systems (MSHS) provides time-limited mental health services in a residential setting to adults who no longer require hospitalization or inpatient treatment but still need structured care before returning home. Clients typically have serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, addiction, or behavior disorders. MSHS is an intensive residential treatment services (IRTS) facility. MSHS has locations in Brainerd, Wadena, and Willmar.

This is a Statutory Unclassified position, which means the incumbent serves at the will of the appointing authority and does not acquire permanent status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work
• Licensed with the MN Board of Social Work as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW);
• Board certified to provide clinical supervision
• 3 years of experience with mental health and/or substance use disorder assessment and treatment. Experience must include:
  • clinical supervision of employees
  • healthcare management/leadership experience
  • An ability to identify and cultivate talent, engender mutual respect, promote a culture of high performance and teamwork, and prioritize professional development; resulting in engaged staff and a healthy, collaborative environment
  • Demonstration of strong business acumen, a sophisticated knowledge of healthcare, and experience in making complex and difficult decisions
  • Experience leading in a healthcare regulated facility (such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), etc.)
  • Budget management

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a social work leadership position, responsible for clinical supervision and administrative/management for a large employee base.
• 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.

How to Apply

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If you have questions about the position, contact Erwin Concepcion at

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

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

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 or email and indicate what assistance is needed.