Mental Health Crisis Therapist, Senior

Salary : $70,904.60 - $107,070.87 Annually

Location : North Minneapolis

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 24HSPH285KC255

Department : Human Services and Public Health

Division : CMH Crisis Services

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024

Description

Hennepin County Crisis Services is looking to hire a few Senior Mental Health Crisis Therapists. These positions provide the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, enhance your clinical skills in a fast-paced, team environment, and be part of a department with the mission to strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families.

Cope is a 24 / 7 mobile crisis program that provides crisis services in Hennepin County. Community members call Cope when they or loved ones are having a difficult time managing a crisis and / or are seeking community supports. As a team member, you will make decisions about an individual's safety in real time while assessing their strengths. Instead of managing a caseload, you will be providing consumers with safety planning and reassurance in times of crisis while determining their needs and resources. It takes passion and a willingness to work with consumers in crisis.

Hennepin County Public Health is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change, and to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work!

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit

Location and hours :

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and remote as job duties require. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some shifts will require working overnights, weekends, and / or holidays. The s hifts are as follows :

Tuesday - Saturday 4 p.m. - 12 : 30 a.m.

Friday - Monday 8 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m.

A shift differential of $1.00 per hour will be paid for nights and weekends.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About these position types : These are full-time, benefit earning positions.

These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior Psychiatric.

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In these positions, you will :

• Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs.
• Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and / or families in a client's home, community setting, or through telehealth.
• Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record according to statute.
• Manage adult protection calls received through the Social Service Information System (SSIS).
• Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization.
• Provide services including short term therapy and bridge to long-term professional supports.
• Provide clinical consultations to mental health practitioners.

Need to have :

Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

Nice to have :

Providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and / or their families in their home or other community setting.

County and community resources.

Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.

Candidates with bilingual and / or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department :

Hennepin County Public Health's vision is for all people who live, work and play in Hennepin County to experience optimal health grounded in health and racial equity. Our department works to improve the health of all county residents by addressing the social and environmental factors that impact their health and offering programs and services that help them to be healthy. We promote physical and mental health, prevent illness and injury associated with communicable diseases and environmental conditions, and reduce chronic diseases.

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Kristin Checco

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 and remote as job duties require. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Some shifts will require working overnights, weekends, and / or holidays.

A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation to visit community sites throughout Hennepin County.

The ability to work remotely from home, as needed, with reliable and secure internet.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

Some shifts will require working overnights, weekends, and / or holidays. Please select all shifts you would like to be considered for from the following list.

Do you hold a master's degree or higher in social work or another closely related field?

List your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

How many years of post-master's degree experience do you have in a psychiatric or mental health setting?

Describe your post-master's degree experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, referencing jobs listed on your application / resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

Do you currently qualify as a Mental Health Professional in the state of Minnesota?

In which of the following ways do you qualify as a Mental Health Professional (per MN Statute 245.462 Subd. 18)? Check all that apply.

Describe your qualification as a Mental Health Professional, including area(s) of study and license number. If you do not have relevant qualifications, type "None" in the space provided.

What is your Minnesota licensing status? Check all that apply.

How many full-time years of experience do you have providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and / or their families in their home or other community setting?

Describe your experience providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and / or their families in their home or other community setting, referencing jobs listed on your resume / application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

How many years of experience do you have conducting mental health screenings?

Describe your experience conducting mental health screenings, referencing jobs listed on your resume / application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent :

If you selected "Other" in the previous question please indicate what other language you are fluent in. If are not fluent in another language, type "None" in the space provided.

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

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Salary : $70,905 - $107,071