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Working Title: Child & Adolescent Psychologist / Behavioral Med Practitioner or Psychologist 3

Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 59375

• Location : Willmar

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/08/2024

• Closing Date : 06/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Health Treatment Professional

• Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CABHH Willmar Prof

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• BMP Salary Range: $37.65 - $62.20 hourly / $78,613 - $129,874 annually

• Psychologist 3 Salary Range: $37.65 - $55.95 hourly / $78,613 - $116,824 annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

We have a great opportunity committed to delivering exceptional care to a complex pediatric population.

Behavioral Medical Practitioner Sign-on Bonus up to $7,500

Psychologist Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

Job Summary

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar MN, a part of the DHS Direct Care and Treatment division, has an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and talented child and adolescent clinical psychologist who wants to help lead a specialty team in behavioral health. The State of Minnesota has broken ground on a $7.5+ million to build a new 16-bed psychiatric hospital for individuals ages 6 to 18 who have serious behavioral and emotional conditions. The funding is part of a long-term commitment to serving this vulnerable population in a state-of-the art facility and providing exceptional care and treatment to match.

With our new facility comes the need for inspired clinical leadership. As a child and adolescent clinical psychologist, you will be deeply involved in the care and treatment of those we serve as well as helping to set the direction and priorities for treatment within a program model that you help to advance. You will be part of a dedicated team of hospitalists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists, all of whom are devoted to the use of evidence-based practices and integrated, child-centered treatment.

Psychological services include comprehensive psychological assessment; providing evidence based individual, group and family psychological treatment; working as a member of the interdisciplinary team to incorporate assessment results with the broader treatment plan; participate and help lead patient treatment conferences; provide assistance and consultation in positive behavioral supports to the treatment team and other key stakeholders in the management and/or treatment of mental, behavioral, adjustment and psychosocial disorders; assist in risk assessment and management of suicidality and violence.

This role is a key integrator of clinical information from various sources including their own direct observations, treatment, testing and evaluation results, team and collateral reports and medical records. Be part of a team that works continually to improve and excel in the mental health care field!

The vacancy is being posted at the Psychologist 3 and Behavior Medicine Practitioner (BMP) levels and the level at which the vacancy will be filled will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Psychologist 3 Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology

• Licensed or license eligible Psychologists by the Minnesota Board of Psychology (LP)*

• Completion of an APA approved internship – demonstrating specialization in working with children and Adolescents.

Note: Licensed eligible Psychologist can be hired as a Psychologist 3 on a provisional appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Behavioral Medicine Practitioner (BMP) Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

• Licensed Psychologists by the Minnesota Board of Psychology (LP)*

• One year post license experience

• Completion of an APA approved internship – demonstrating specialization in working with children and Adolescents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training in treatment of children and adolescents

• Training and experience in positive behavioral techniques

• Prior training and/or work experience in inpatient psychiatric settings

• Experience working within an interdisciplinary treatment model

• Training and experience incorporating family work within the treatment of children and adolescents

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.