Clinical Program Therapist - Social Worker

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Willmar is seeking a Discharge Social Worker to join our team in providing integrated social work services. Under the direction of the Treatment Director this position provides referral recommendations and coordinates discharge support. This position also provides back up to the intake coordinator by completing client referral interviews, completing the preadmission assessment and processing admissions.

The incumbent is expected to represent DCT at all times in a professional and positive manner.

• Coordinates and participates in assigned interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to establish goals for MSHS clients and recommends methods by which these will be attained, including target dates.
• Facilitates clients’ transition to community by providing information to the client and county case manager or others support as necessary.
• Initiates appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services.
• Ensures that the client has outpatient psychiatric appointments scheduled upon discharge.
• Prepares aftercare plans outlining the client's course through treatment and needs/resources in the community.
• Completes provisional discharge paperwork and documentation required by the court.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
• Licensure in the State of Minnesota, e.g. LSW or LGSW; and
• One year (1) of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:
• Providing direct care and therapeutic support to individuals
• Assisting with assessment of behavior health challenges including data collection
• Experience leading and/or facilitating educational groups or therapeutic activities with individuals with mental health symptoms
• Experience developing or implementing support plans or treatment plans that addresses behavior through adaptations, activities, interventions, education, engagement, and support
• Assisting in planning and hand-off communication of support plans and strategies for supporting individuals upon discharge
• Developing/assisting in development of behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation
• Supervised training experience obtained as a part of requirements for a bachelor’s degree program may be counted towards years of experience. (Pre-graduation experience)
• OR
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
• Independent License/Certification in the State of Minnesota (LICSW)

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 4.

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.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 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

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 encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. 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.