Working Title: Treatment Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Human Services Dept

This position was previously announced on 01/03/2025. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.

• Job ID : 82973

• Location : Brainerd

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Provisional

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/01/2025

• Closing Date : 03/10/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DCT Brainerd Reg incl SOCS MMA

• Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Brainerd Dir Care

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00am-3:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, less than 5% to transport patients

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) is seeking a talented, mission driven, person centered Treatment Director to provide administrative and clinical supervision to MSHS Brainerd staff. MSHS Brainerd provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

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 and 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.

• Provide supervision to personnel including performance management and employee development.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 2 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2) 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

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

* 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.

• 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.

• Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills to support performance management and employee development.

• Experience with co-occurring mental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

• Three years of supervisory experience demonstrating the following:

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.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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.