Mental Health Professional / Clinical Program Therapist 4, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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

Working Title: Mental Health Professional / Clinical Program Therapist 4
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4
Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 04/05/2024. If you already applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/26/2024
• Closing Date: 05/02/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Fergus Falls Clinical
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm; 1 day per week 11:30am-8:00pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 1 Saturday every 6 weeks
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Association of Professional Employee/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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Job Summary

Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2,500!

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking talented, mission driven, person-centered Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team and make a great difference in the lives of others. CARE specializes in providing residential treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides behavioral health treatment services to individual supported at CARE Fergus Falls. An additional component of the position includes clinical consultation and direction to direct care and professional staff regarding the overall treatment process of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. Consultation regarding the content of individual treatment plans, including staff interventions, is a vital component of this position.

Consider applying, if:

• You enjoy being a highly valued member of an interdisciplinary team.

• You prefer to have variety in your clinical practice that blends diagnostic assessment and individual, group, and family therapy with clinical consultation and professional development of staff.

• You value the increased frequency of client interaction that results from a residential setting and a smaller than traditional case load .

• You have a knack for developing creative, person-centered strategies for delivering evidence-based programming.

• You value leadership opportunities that include performance improvement, group development, and strategic planning initiatives.

• Your ideal work environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; AND
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (i.e. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)); AND
• Have at least three (3) years post-graduate degree experience providing clinical services.

OR

• Have a Doctorate degree (PhD, PsyD,or DSW); AND
• Be licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota at the independent behavioral health professional (i.e. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT))

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders using integrated approaches, competency in the administration of mental health scales and assessments and providing treatment in an interdisciplinary team model.
• 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.

Application Details

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 Brooke Thorson at brooke.l.thorson@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 Kaitlin Weckwerth at kaitlin.weckwerth@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

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
• 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.