Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/24/2024

• Closing Date : 05/07//2024

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

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL Psychological Sv Dir Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30 to 4:00 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / 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.

The purpose of this position is to Provide advanced direct clinical mental health services to offenders within DOC facilities, under clinical supervision. The incumbent is capable of performing assessments, including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning of offenders.

Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - St. Cloud with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• License eligible* Master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, or a related Behavioral 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.)

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

• Current Minnesota licensure or licensure eligible 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.)

• Experience providing lead work direction to other behavioral health staff.

• Master's degree in psychology, Social Work or a related Behavioral Science or Social Science program or a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Psychology.

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 shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.