Basic Function
To supervise and direct the work of Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management and clinical services staff; to plan, organize, assign, schedule, monitor, coordinate, and evaluate the work of unit members; to provide training, clinical supervision, and guidance to staff serving clients with serious and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and/or individuals placed on indeterminate commitments; to provide direct clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups; to perform administrative duties such as program planning, service evaluation, and quality improvement; to provide training and consultation to agency and community partners; to assist Human Service Managers in the development of policies, programs, and procedures; to actively engage with the community to build relationships, identify service needs, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective and accessible mental health services; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Candidates should be committed to serving the community, willing to go out into the community, and proactive in fostering trust and cooperation between the organization and local partners.
To supervise the clinical services staff in the provision of assessment, diagnostic and treatment services to clients; to provide direct treatment to individuals, couples, families and groups through psychotherapy; to perform administrative duties including planning and service evaluations; to provide training and consultation to agency and community staff; and perform related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed
- Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Meet with unit staff to discuss and resolve issues such as clinical case situations, conflicts among unit members, other employees or community agencies; and related administrative matters. Provide ongoing clinical and administrative supervision to staff.
- Develop, educate staff about, and monitor compliance with internal policies regarding private practice; procedures and policies.
- Monitor compliance with external policies, rules and regulations of payers and regulatory authorities.
- Provide orientation, instruction and supervision to staff and student interns; with regard to students, assign cases as appropriate; evaluate their progress, and coordinate and communicate with the college or university so that students learning is effective and meets standards their particular discipline.
- Provide manager with information, data and assessment of aspects of program operations. Monitor quality, quantity, efficiency and cost of program operations in assigned work unit.
- Recommend to manager necessary or desirable changes in program operations or new services, policies or procedures that are needed to respond to community or client needs, employee needs or to meet program goals.
- Advise and recommend budget additions, changes or deletions, and cuts for center operation to director.
- Collect, organize and analyze statistics regarding the relationship between diagnosis and length of service to determine the most efficient and cost effective clinical methods.
- Provide ongoing instruction in cognitive behavioral therapy, Trauma informed care, motivational interviewing, and other evidence based practices to staff.
- Provide direct clinical services, including diagnostic assessments, individual and group therapy, rehabilitative services, case management, crisis services, etc.
- Assist manager in working with contract agencies and in community collaborative to represent the agency and move agency initiatives forward.
- Provide on-call coverage for various mental health and chemical health programs throughout the agency.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other field that qualifies for designation as a Licensed Mental Health Professional under State law.
Experience: Five years of mental health experience, two years of which were gained after receipt of Master's Degree.
Substitution: None.
Certifications/Licensure: Licensure by the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Mental Health ProfessionalExam/Screening Process Information
•Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Mental Health Supervisor will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" do not cut and paste resume as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Mental Health Supervisor. The list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 3 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The names of all applicants who pass the examination with a score of 70 or higher will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.
- Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Corrin.FaggeTt@co.ramsey.mn.us
Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
