Social Worker - (Assertive Community Treatment)

Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment Join to apply for the Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment role at A Hiring Company . This position is part of the Merit Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Social workers on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provide person-centered, comprehensive, community-based, intensive case management support and services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (primary diagnoses of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder). This mobile, multi-disciplinary team is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation. Services are delivered to each person at least 2–3 days per week. Salary Social Worker: $27.70 – $41.73 per hour. Social Worker (MSW): $30.14 – $45.75 per hour. Essential Functions The essential functions for this position are listed under the “Illustrative Examples of Work” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at Physical-Medical Standards Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position. Drug Testing Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test. Background Check Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation. Employment Eligibility Verification All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment. Probationary Period Appointees to this position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment. Non-Discrimination St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. Qualifications Necessary conditions for admission to this position are the following. Applicants only need to meet one of the two ranks within each qualification category. Both qualifications are required for hiring. Social Worker (Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any field AND one (1) year of full-time paid verifiable experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Social Worker (MSW) (Pass/Fail): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in social work; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a closely related field with a specialization (39 quarter credits or 30 semester credits) in marriage, family, child or victim/offender counseling or a closely related specialization. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Veterans Preference If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Veteran: DD214 noting character of service. Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214, compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.) Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, marriage certificate and death certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. ClickHere. Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule December 23, 2025 – Applicant screening will begin. Week of January 5, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed. Week of January 19, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted. Physical Demands Constant: Near and midrange vision; grasp/handle; works with others; works around others; inside. Frequent: Lift-push/pull up to 20 pounds; carry-push/pull up to 20 pounds; hearing close proximity (0‑5 feet); maintain posture; reach; sit; static neck; talk/speak; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges. Occasional: Hearing distance up to 20 feet; balance; move about; stand; taste/smell; walk; works alone; extended day; outside and drive. Rare: Carry-push/pull up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; kneel. #J-18808-Ljbffr A Hiring Company