Social Worker - Children's Mental Health Case Management

Description

The Human Services and Public Health area is seeking a Social Worker to join the Children's Mental Health Case Management team. This position will be responsible for working closely with youth and their parent/guardians to address complex mental health needs while providing assessments, referrals, monitoring, and regular contact with the youth, families, and community providers.

The operated team of case managers work with youth who may be involved in multiple systems, such as Child Protection and Juvenile Justice. In this role you may interact with Child Protection, the Treatment Placement Screening team, Child Welfare, Corrections, and the Waiver system in addition to working with voluntary and involuntary parents/guardians who have children between the ages of 12-18 with mental health diagnoses (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder) and have experienced adverse childhood events.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed in the community and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings may be required. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.

About this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as a Social Worker.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Provide case management to families with youth receiving mental health treatment.

• Conduct assessments of youth and families to determine strengths, needs and appropriate types and methods of service/treatment.

• Design and follow through on intensive long or short-term service/treatment plans.

• Provide resources and support to families and individuals.

• Provide preventive and direct support to youth who have mental health diagnoses, who may also have complex social and financial challenges/barriers.

• Interpret and explain policies, regulations, and programs to parent/guardians and the public.

• Refer and connect youth and families to appropriate community service.

• Make community visits to clients' homes, schools, treatment programs and other related sites which could include in-state or out-of-state programs.

• Prepare and maintain records, correspondence, and reports.

• Work cooperatively across other departments such as Child Protection, Child Welfare, and Corrections.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field.

• Licensure as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work

A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Providing mental health services to children with complex mental health needs.

• Providing trauma informed care to youth and families.

• Developing and implementing individualized case plans.

Knowledge of:

• Substance use disorders in youth.

• Best practices in children's mental health assessment, interventions, and systems.

• Culturally competent practices.

• Statutory regulations related to children's mental health.

Ability to:

• Embrace an environment that recognizes and respects cultural, lifestyle, and socioeconomic differences.

• Build and nurture collaborative working relationship with a variety of customers and partners including youth, parents, employees, community partners, and the public.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Candidates with fluency in another language 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 to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous 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. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Taylor Dahlberg

Taylor.Dahlberg@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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This position requires the following: This position is hybrid and will be performed in the community and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings may be required. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field?

• Yes

• No

03

List any post high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.

04

Indicate which of the following active State of Minnesota certifications/licensures you have. Check all that apply.

• Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

• Clinical Nursing Specialist (CNS)

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)

• Licensed Graduate Social Worker

• Licensed in another state

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

• Licensed Mental Health Professional

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

• Licensed Psychologist (LP)

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

• Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Not a licensed social worker at this time, but I am eligible for licensure

• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have providing mental health services to children with complex mental health needs?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience providing mental health services to children with complex mental health needs, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Do you have experience providing trauma informed care to youth and families?

• Yes

• No

08

Describe your experience providing trauma informed care to youth and families, referencing positions listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.

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How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing individualized case plans?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience developing and implementing individualized case plans, referencing positions listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.

11

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• American Sign Language

• Amharic

• Arabic

• Bosnian

• Cantonese

• Croatian

• Hmong

• Khmer

• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota

• Lao

• Mandarin

• Ojibwe

• Oromo

• Russian

• Spanish

• Somali

• Vietnamese

• Other American Indian language(s)

• Other

• None of the above

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If you selected other, provide the languages you are fluent in. If you selected none of the above, type "N/A" in the space provided.

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)

• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)

• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County

• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee

• Hennepin County job notification emails

• Indeed.com

• Job fair or networking event

• LinkedIn

• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)

• Professional association (job board or email)

• Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)

• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com

• Other

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs