Mental Health Crisis Therapist (Internal HSPH applicants only)

Social Worker, Senior

Location and hours: While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. A shift differential of $1.50 per hour will be paid for nights and weekends. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible. This position is internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior. To view the job classification specification, click here. In this position, you will:

• Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs.
• Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and/or families in a client's home, community setting, or through telehealth.
• Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs.
• Manage Adult Protection calls received from Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) and reports received through the Social Services Information System (SSIS).
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record according to statute.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field with course work emphasis in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and principles of social welfare.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and at least 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.
• Licensed as a Graduate Social Worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
• A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to travel to a variety of Hennepin County sites and community locations, and to occasionally transport clients.

Nice to have:

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in any of the following:
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Experience:
• Providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and/or their families in their home or other community setting.
• Conducting mental health screenings.
• Handling mental health crises, including diagnosis and treatment of clients in crisis.
• Knowledge of:
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• County and community resources.
• Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
• Ability to:
• Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
• Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations.
• Work well in a group setting.
• Effective therapeutic intervention skills.

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 eliminate 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.