Hennepin County's Public Health Clinical Services area has an exciting opportunity for an experienced licensed mental health professional with an interest in staff supervision and the desire to develop, implement, and guide the operations of Cope, a 24/7 365-day mobile mental health crisis program. We are seeking a Crisis Program Supervisor to join a supervisory team working with licensed mental health professionals, mental health practitioners, on-call staff, and support staff who provide crisis intervention services for persons of all ages and their families. This position provides the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities and programs, advance health equity, and be part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411, other Hennepin County office locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Tuesday - Friday between 12:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., with flexibility in hours according to program needs. There will also be coverage rotation once every 6 weeks of on-call. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
In this position, you will:
Select, supervise, and oversee multi-disciplinary crisis program staff including 24/7 coverage of call center, mobile response, stabilization, and financial team operations.
Provide clinical supervision and consultation for staff.
Utilize principles and practices of clinical social work, psychology, and/or counseling; suicide risk assessment; ethics; psychopathology and psychodynamics of behavior; clinical interview techniques; individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy methods, and community resources available for specialized treatment programs.
Interact with staff, co-supervisors, and other internal and external stakeholders with respect and create a positive and respectful services and workplace that is person-centered, trauma informed, and culturally responsive.
Ensure service delivery is in accordance with program and county policy, core values, and mission; rules, regulations, and statute governing mental health crisis intervention; and sound clinical practice.
Perform administrative duties.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field (or licensed as a graduate social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work) and three or more years of experience as a social worker.
Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 27 or more quarter credits of graduate work in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and/or principles of social welfare, and four or more years of supervised experience as a social worker.
Six or more years of experience as a Senior/Psychiatric/Child Protection Social Worker at Hennepin County.
Currently licensed, in good standing, as a Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or licensed Psychologist (LP) in the state of Minnesota.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Access to reliable transportation, and the ability and willingness to travel primarily within the metro area to possibly transport and/or meet with persons in their residential settings, and to travel to various worksites throughout the county.
Nice to have:
Experience working as a clinical supervisor.
Experience working post licensure, as a mental health professional providing diagnostic (ICD-10, DSM 5) and therapeutic services such as outpatient or in-home therapeutic services.
Supervisory, team, and/or project leadership experience.
Knowledge of:
Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
Mental health best practice and standards.
Ethics, rules, and statutes related to mental health services.
Suicide prevention and intervention research and best practice.
Electronic health record documentation.
Government and community mental health response systems and resources.
Ability to:
Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or populations who experience health disparities; bilingual skills preferred.
Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including other emergency responders such as EMS and law enforcement.
Opening Date: 08/01/2023 Closing Date: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
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