What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Med Practitioner / Clinical Neuropsychologist position at Minnesota Department of Human Services?
Working Title: Behavioral Med Practitioner
Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Agency: Human Services Dept
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.
The Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration is now hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver services across the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division. In this role, you will provide neuropsychological evaluations, clinical, consultation, staff education and training, and technical assistance in program development with a focus on serving individuals with neurocognitive disorders. You will also provide treatment planning guidance to referring treatment teams, along with supervision of psychometrists who conduct testing. The Clinical Neuropsychologist may be called on to assist other areas of Minnesota’s Direct Care and Treatment service lines for specialty tertiary services to those areas. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness and serving individual that are committed by the courts and often underserved in the community. Neuropsychologists practice strengths based rehabilitative approaches that are tailored to individuals from a wide range of lived and cultural experiences.
The practice involves primarily working with adults in a variety of settings ranging from 16-bed facilities across the state providing inpatient psychiatric treatment to 16-bed substance use and mental health residential treatment programs, and larger programs such as 100-bed metro area psychiatric hospital, group homes across the state, and a 300 bed forensic hospital. While nearly all individuals served are adults, the division also serves children and adolescents in a 16-bed child and adolescent psychiatric hospital.
Join our team for this unique and exciting career opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. (If applicable add education information)
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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us or 651-431-2071.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: kayla.evenson@state.mn.us.
About Human Services Dept
DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Job ID: 84944
- Location: Anoka
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 03/18/2025
- Closing Date: 03/24/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Health Trt Prf
- Division/Unit: Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / MHSATS Neuropsych Clinical Svs
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 8-4:30
- Travel Required: Occasional
- Salary Range: $39.34 - $65.00 / hourly; $82,141 - $135,720 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep
- 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.
The Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration is now hiring a Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver services across the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division. In this role, you will provide neuropsychological evaluations, clinical, consultation, staff education and training, and technical assistance in program development with a focus on serving individuals with neurocognitive disorders. You will also provide treatment planning guidance to referring treatment teams, along with supervision of psychometrists who conduct testing. The Clinical Neuropsychologist may be called on to assist other areas of Minnesota’s Direct Care and Treatment service lines for specialty tertiary services to those areas. Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness and serving individual that are committed by the courts and often underserved in the community. Neuropsychologists practice strengths based rehabilitative approaches that are tailored to individuals from a wide range of lived and cultural experiences.
The practice involves primarily working with adults in a variety of settings ranging from 16-bed facilities across the state providing inpatient psychiatric treatment to 16-bed substance use and mental health residential treatment programs, and larger programs such as 100-bed metro area psychiatric hospital, group homes across the state, and a 300 bed forensic hospital. While nearly all individuals served are adults, the division also serves children and adolescents in a 16-bed child and adolescent psychiatric hospital.
Join our team for this unique and exciting career opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Completion of an APA Approved Psychology internship
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Minnesota
- Completion of Two-year APPIC post-doctoral residency in adult or child neuropsychology
- Ability to provide comprehensive neuropsychological services
- Experience in evaluation of specialty populations including individuals with acquired or developmental neurocognitive disorders
- Two years of experience in providing inpatient neuropsychological evaluation of neurocognitive disorders
- Experience teaching and training individuals in administration of testing
- Experience supervising and training graduate students in neuropsychology
- Experience supervising and training post-doctoral neuropsychology trainees
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.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned. (If applicable add education information)
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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us or 651-431-2071.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kayla Evenson at kayla.evenson@state.mn.us.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: kayla.evenson@state.mn.us.
About Human Services Dept
DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Salary : $82,141 - $135,720
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