Clinical Program Therapist 3

Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota. Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Job Details Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 79815
• Location : Rush City
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : August 29, 2024
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Rush City / RC Psychological Services Dir
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
• Job Class Option : Mental Health
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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. Job Summary This position primarily exists to provide mental health evaluation, therapeutic interventions, crisis intervention, and consultation at Minnesota Correctional Facility- Rush City. This position is also responsible for the primary clinical service provision to the clinical services in the facility. In addition, this CPT 3 position is a Lead Worker position for assigned CPT 1 and CPT 2, interns and practicum students. Work is in a Minnesota Corrections Facility (MCF) - Rush City with incarcerated individuals. 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.

• License eligible* master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/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 as a Mental Health Professional.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.
• Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.
• One year experience post-master's degree or higher (as defined above) providing mental health clinical services.
• Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

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 The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment. Application Details How to Apply Select

Salary : $66,648 - $98,240