Social Worker - Embedded Stabilization

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
HOURS: Full-time
The position is currently grant funded with potential of a non-grant funded position within Social Services after the grant funded position ends.
SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/annually (2025 rates; Salary Grade 108)
LOCATION: This is an on-site position at various locations including the Northern Service Center in West Saint Paul, work within a police department and/or in the community
UNION: AFSCME 306
CLOSE DATE: Moved to continuous with first review of applications on 12/27/2024

• Work in partnership with an assigned mental health officer to screen police contacts and identify individuals in need of follow up.
• Initiate proactive outreach to households following a mental health crisis call.
• Engage existing support networks such as case managers, mental health providers and informal supports.
• Conduct crisis/needs assessments for individuals in the community.
• Provide supports to help stabilize the current situation including: safety planning, case management (i.e. connection/reconnection to resources and long-term supports and services), skills development support, and short-term, intensive, in-home therapeutic services. 
• Coordinate with multiple system community partners including emergency responders, hospitals, schools, contracted partners, and internal continuum colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of crisis stabilization clients. Crisis stabilization provides short-term therapeutic services to support and stabilize an individual or family following a mental health crisis.
• Provide mental health and community services related consultation and resources to assigned police department.
• Document assessments and interventions in state and county systems.
• Participate in community outreach with police partner based on community need.

NEED TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy; 

• Licensure as a Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP) per Minnesota Statutes 245I.04 Subd. 2;

• Qualification as a Mental Health Practitioner (LGSW, LPC, LAMFT) per Minnesota Statutes 245I.01 Subd. 4, with the ability obtain clinical licensure (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT) within two years of hire

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to speak, read, and/or write in a secondary language (e.g., Somali, Spanish)

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

1. Develop and implement all or part of an individualized treatment plan, defining initial and ongoing measurable goals and objectives.
2. Provide, arrange, and coordinate direct services and advocacy with clients and families.
3. Facilitate, integrate, and mobilize community resources on behalf of the client. Develop services where needed resources do not exist.
4. Evaluate, document, and monitor progress toward goals and objectives.
5. Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and statutes. Provide training and education to others.
6. Demonstrates a commitment to support cultural diversity County wide, actively supports the County's diversity initiatives, and works to address the needs of diverse and underrepresented communities.
7. Complete agency, state, and federal required documentation as related to client activity according to mandated timelines.
8. Closure of crisis stabilization activity with client based on resolution of established goals and/or successful integration to community resources. Terminate activity with client when client requests closure or when involuntary closure is ordered.
9. Assist with occasional pre-petition screenings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties 1-8 are essential functions.

• Knowledge of child and human development, family dynamics and systems, including crisis management and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of community resources and funding sources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for the diversity of customers, co-workers, and supervisors, including individuals with a disability or whose first language may be other than English.
• Knowledge of medical diagnoses, medications, and basic medical terminology, as well as medical insurance processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to social work and the ability to research the same.
• Interviewing, negotiation, mediation, and listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications 
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring