Minnesota Department of Human Services Hiring for Treatment Supervisor / State Program Administrator, Director at Alexandria, MN  Full Time

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Working Title: Treatment Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 06/14/2023. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/11/2023
• Closing Date: 07/24/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DCT Ferg Fls Reg incl SOCS MMA
• Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., occasional evenings as needed
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday, occasional weekends as needed
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.10 – $49.13 / hourly; $71,200 – $102,583 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 – Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
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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 Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria is seeking a talented, mission driven, person centered Treatment Supervisor to provide administrative and clinical supervision to the CBHH treatment staff. CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episodes.

Job duties include:

• Provide administrative supervision and oversight to Clinical Program Therapy staff so that appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
• Oversee clinical staffing and practices involving the process of assessment, prioritizing and planning of treatment, objectives and interventions, delivery of treatment and activities in support of the treatment plan; and documentation of patient progress an rationale for maintaining or modifying treatment.
• Provide individual and group treatment services within the supervisor-practitioner model by providing regular treatment and back-up clinical services.
• Assist in implementing service line wide initiatives and blueprint requirements to ensure standardization across hospitals.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in and must meet the following criteria:

• Have a Master’s degree or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; AND
• Be licensed by the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR be licensed as an independent clinical behavioral health professional in another state with the ability to obtain Minnesota licensure with three (3) months from date of hire; AND
• Certification to provide supervision for clinical trainees towards independent licensure or eligible to obtain certification with 6 months of hire ; AND
• Have two (2) years of clinical supervisory experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment OR three (3) years professional-level clinical experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment.

*** Note: Completion of leadership development program such as L4, Emerging Leaders Institute, etc. will substitute for 1 year of professional – level clinical experience. ***

*Candidates who are not board approved supervisors and are hired to obtain certification within 6 months of hire will be hired under a provisional appointment.

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.
• Three years of supervisory experience demonstrating:
  • Experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment.
  • Mentoring, coaching, training, and educating staff.
  • Experience 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.)

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

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If you have questions about the position, contact Dawn Barnard at .

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 .

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

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.