Social Worker, Senior - Criminal Justice Behavioral Health

Salary : $67,472.67 - $101,916.75 Annually

Location : Plymouth, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25HSPH287KB01

Department : Human Services and Public Health

Division : Criminal Justice Behav Health

Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

The Criminal Justice Behavioral Health division of Behavioral Health is looking to hire a Senior Social Worker to support individuals at the Adult Correctional Facility (ACF) in Plymouth, MN. The residents in the ACF have various needs within the facility and this Senior Social Worker will offer support to the residents as they are released into the community. The ideal candidate for this role will be well organized, facilitate timely communications with providers, ACF staff, probation, and other community supports. This individual will join a team of four Senior Social Workers in this role.

Behavioral Health is an innovative and growing service area within Hennepin County's Human Services department. We provide a range of mental health and substance use services to residents including populations intersecting children, adults, and criminal justice. We have 230 staff including social workers, psychologists, program managers, supervisors, planners, and others working collaboratively to meet our system goals of expanded access, upstream help, and person-centered services.

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 :

This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the ACF at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, in the community, and remote as job duties require. The ACF is a medium level security facility, it is located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and there is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be primarily days, Tuesday through Friday (10 hours per day), between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening hours to facilitate groups in the facility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About this position type :

This is a full-time benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior.

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In this position you will :

• Interview residents and complete assessments for service needs and supports.
• Set up case plans.
• Create a transition plan that will support the resident and other parties, supporting the resident in understanding the plan, resources, and services.
• Work with residents on resources, services and skill building.
• Support running cognitive skills groups.
• Engage with various partners in the ACF.
• Work the residents in the community upon their release
• Work with individuals to develop goals and service plans, make referrals to community services, and connect individuals to current supports.
• Assist with forms and applications for benefits and services, determine eligibility, and provide information on community resources.
• Work closely with individuals in the community, local law enforcement, probation officers, corrections staff, attorneys, community providers, and others.
• Complete paperwork and documentation utilizing county and court systems.
• Provide consultation and support to teammates including case consultation, signing documentation, facilitating workgroups or meetings, and / or developing tools and resources.

Need to have :

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 18 semester (27 quarter) credits of graduate work in the above areas, and three years or more of full-time supervised experience as a social worker.

Nice to have :

Serving individuals living with a mental health condition and / or substance use disorder.

County and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.

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

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department :

Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.

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.

These positions may 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.

Individuals applying for this position will need to pass a DOCCR background check to work in facility with residents.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Katie Bakke

Katie.Bakke@Hennepin.us

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.

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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

The requirements of these positions are : This position is hybrid and will be performed both onsite at the ACF at 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447, in the community, and remote as job duties require. The ACF is a medium level security facility, it is located 13 miles from downtown Minneapolis, and there is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours will be primarily days, Tuesday through Friday (10 hours per day), between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening hours to facilitate groups in the facility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

These positions require a valid driver's license, daily access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit to travel primarily within / outside of the metro area to meet with clients in their residential settings and / or perform authorized off-site work duties.

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Salary : $67,473 - $101,917