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Washington County Coordinated Response - Clinical Social Worker - MPH in Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Coordinated Response - Clinical Social Worker - MPH
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Coordinated Response - Clinical Social Worker - MPH
Salary
$74,401.60 - $101,545.60 Annually
Location
Cottage Grove, MN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00108
Department
Community Services Dept
Opening Date
06/28/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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JOB SPECIFICS
Washington County Community Services Department (CSD) is hiring for a Coordinated Response Clinical Social Worker / Mental Health Professional position within our Embedded Mental Health Unit. This is an on-site and in-person field position located in the Cottage Grove Police Department and will work within the Cottage Grove Police Department’s jurisdiction.
This newly created clinical social work position is part of Washington County's expansion of behavioral health services within law enforcement settings and will partner with designated mental health law enforcement within the Cottage Grove Police Department. Job duties will include providing clinical insight within their Case Management Unit and law enforcement teams, on-site mental health assessments, crisis work, diagnostic assessments, responding to active and follow-up mental health calls in the field, reviewing police reports, referral and resource work, case management and brief stabilization. Additional job tasks will involve threat assessment work as applicable within the Cottage Grove Police Department. Additional opportunities may also include sharing mental health/chemical health educational information within the police department and at community events.
In addition to working closely with law enforcement, Coordinated Response work involves collaborating with individuals, families, case managers, crisis workers, community corrections, health care providers, community residents, criminal justice system professionals, and a variety of other individuals and professionals.
This embedded social work position will be an employee of Washington County Community Services Department and will receive supervision from a Washington County Clinical Social Services Supervisor. Hours will be M-F business hours and determined through collaboration with Cottage Grove Police Department.
A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field with licensure as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Minnesota State Stature Minnesota State Statute 245I.04 subd 2-3 is required. Candidates may be considered for initial entry into the position if they are eligible within three months of hire to sit for the qualifying Minnesota Mental Health Professional licensing examination of their professional discipline AND have obtained the required Mental Health Professional licensure within their first year of hire into the Clinical Social Work position.
Experience assessing mental health and chemical health symptoms is required. Licensure or licensure eligible (explained above) as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Minnesota is required. A valid driver license with access to independent transportation is required. Strong skills in crisis assessment, assertiveness, person centered, de-escalation, conflict management, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment are necessary. Experience in threat assessment, working closely with law enforcement and/or corrections is highly desirable.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :
Paid work experience conducting mental health Crisis Assessments for an identified mental health crisis agency in the last five years
Paid work experience where close to 100% of your work duties are in a probation, correctional, or law enforcement setting
Paid County work experience in the last five years where the employer is a County Government setting
Paid work experience conducting Diagnostic Assessments in the last five years
Paid work experience within the last five years, providing mental health or chemical health case management in any setting
SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS : Monday-Friday. Shifts will be in partnership with Cottage Grove Police Department. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : $74,401.60 - $87,973.60 Annually
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Social Worker, Clinical is an experienced professional position with significant clinical responsibility for performing complex crisis work in identifying and assessing individual, family and community problems and strengths, selecting individual or family case work, group methods or community resources and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people, promote independence and prevent abuse or neglect. Client assignments of a Social Worker, Clinical may include more complex, sensitive or difficult cases than Social Workers l and ll and may include the clinical supervision and sign-off of treatment plans, clinical assessments and may also responsible for the consultation, training and support to Social Workers and professionals in and outside the agency.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field and two years of full-time work experience as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and/or a private human services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency, or equivalent. Requires licensure as a Mental Health Professional per Minnesota State Stature Minnesota State Statute 245I.04 subd 2 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2) -3 .
Candidates may be considered for initial entry into the position if they are eligible within three months of hire to sit for the qualifying Minnesota Mental Health Professional licensing examination of their professional discipline AND have obtained the required Mental Health Professional licensure within their first year of hire into the Social Worker – Clinical position.
Additional requirements for specific unit assignments will be identified when a vacancy occurs.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;
Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;
Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;
Demonstrates knowledge of social and economic problems and family systems;
Demonstrates knowledge of interviewing techniques and skills at conducting interviews;
Demonstrates skills in assessing danger to self and others and can safely intervene in dangerous situations;
Demonstrates ability to translate complex information into understandable messages;
Demonstrates ability to apply principles, techniques, ethics and practices of Social Work;
Demonstrates ability to follow state, federal and county relevant laws, rules, regulations and policies;
Demonstrates ability to assess vulnerabilities and strengths of individuals and families;
Demonstrates ability to coordinate implementation of services and plans with families, other agencies and the community at large;
Demonstrates ability to counsel and offer supportive services to individuals and families including those in crisis;
Demonstrates ability to utilize previously acquired knowledge and skills to identify and solve complex situations;
Demonstrates ability to seek on-going training in chemical health and mental health assessment and any training requirements of the state Department of Human Services;
Demonstrates ability to function comfortably in and knowledgeable of legal and court proceedings; and
Demonstrates ability to serve as a consultant to others
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide assessment and case management services for eligible individuals or families:
Provide assessment and case management services for eligible individuals or families
Assist clients who have a perceived or diagnosed mental illness in obtaining financial support including Social Security benefits, child support, housing, medical care and treatment for chemical or mental health needs
Receive referrals, conduct interviews and investigate to identify and assess problems or need for intervention/service
Assess continued client eligibility for Adult Mental Health services
Provide pre-petition screening and/or health officer hold assessments for individuals who are in need of involuntary psychiatric hospitalization.
Assess risks to self and others (abuse or neglect and dangerousness)
Intervene in crisis situations
Coordinate and secure emergency services
Negotiate and resolve conflicts
Open and maintain client case records and files according to established standards and timelines
Provide appropriate information regarding case openings, closings, and denials
Provide testimony or written recommendations in county or district court or in administrative appeal hearings regarding client cases
Advise clients of possible resources, rights and responsibilities under programs or services
Strive to keep clients at home through the use of other community resources and waivers funded by state and federal sources
Explain legal processes and county systems to client families and community partners
Maintain frequent and ongoing client contact either in-person or over the phone
Develop, coordinate and deliver program information to the general public, special interest groups and professional organizations
Lead intensive consultations with staff and service providers for case planning, specialized programs and agency procedures
Complete crisis assessments, crisis plans, and/or diagnostic assessments at a Mental Health Professional level as needed
Provide clinical consultation and support to case managers and other professionals as needed
Raise Community awareness and support Adult Mental Health issues
Design and facilitate specialized training and orientation to the community
Represent the department in the community, at policy forums and at inter-agency meetings
Coordinate and/or leads various task forces, committees and multi-disciplinary teams at the local and state level
Perform all duties of a Social Worker II and may include management of a complex caseload
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1-25.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Semi-sedentary involving office and outside field work. Lifting requirement may include lifting up to 20 pounds. Exposures may include but not be limited to disagreeable odors, communicable diseases, bodily fluids and behavior challenges. Use of general office equipment to include telephone, cell phone, pager, personal computer, laptop computer, electronic recorder, calculator, etc. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position’s essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/50324/AFSCME-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis-PDF) .
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/55122/AFSCME-Non-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis-PDF) .
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This position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work or related field and two years of full-time work experience as a Social Worker in a public human services agency and/or a private human services agency that contracts services with a public human services agency, or equivalent. Requires licensure as a Mental Health Professional per Minnesota State Stature Minnesota State Statute 245I.04 subd 2-3. Do you meet degree and licensure criteria as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) in the state of MN according to Minnesota State Statute 245I.04 subd 2-3 or will you meet within three months as described in job posting and job description?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please indicate what advanced degree and MN licensure level you hold, what professional work capacity you have used your licensure, and when you will be taking your licensure exam if not already licensed in Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional.
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Do you have paid work experience conducting mental health Crisis Assessments for an identified mental health crisis agency in the last five years?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience where close to 100% of your work duties are in a probation, correctional, or law enforcement setting?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid County work experience in the last five years where the employer is a County Government setting?
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No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience conducting Diagnostic Assessments in the last five years?
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No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience within the last five years, providing mental health or chemical health case management in any setting?
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No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Washington County (MN)
Address
14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
Phone
651-430-6081
Website
http://www.co.washington.mn.us
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