Behavioral Consultant - Clinical Program Therapist 3

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.

About the role

The Community Support Services Northeast Mobile team provides services and requires frequent travel in the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Saint Louis, Lake, Cook, and Koochiching. This is a remote worker position. When a State-owned vehicle is not available and an employee is required to use their personal automobile to conduct authorized State business, the employee will be reimbursed at the current Federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate.

The Positive Support or Behavioral Health Consultant will have the opportunity to help people live better lives, work with a variety of community providers, and work with a great Community Support Services team. Given the integrated nature of Community Support Services work, the Positive Support Consultant demonstrates expertise in behavioral assessment and interventions with consultation as needed from colleagues with complementary expertise. As a bridge connecting providers together in the best interest of the individual, the Positive Support Consultant integrates multidisciplinary expertise to facilitate positive outcomes for individuals and their support networks. In each of these interactions, the Positive Support Consultant strongly impacts the quality of individuals’ lives and successful community living.

Responsibilities

• Completing clinical assessments for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges to identify appropriate community supports for them and their support networks.
• Providing support and/or crisis prevention and response plans to clients and their supports.
• Serving as a resource, liaison, and technical assistant to coordinate care amongst individuals served, their families, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Identifying training needs, developing, and presenting training to enhance the community’s capacity to support individuals with complex behavioral health challenges in the least restrictive community settings.
• Safeguarding clients’ human rights through the use of Positive Behavior Support methods which are the least restrictive and intrusive practices appropriate for the situation.
• Participating as a Community Support Services team both locally and statewide.

Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:
  • Delivering psychoeducation
  • Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments
  • Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
  • Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare
  • Developing behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation
• One (1) year of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; the experience requirement also may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related behavioral health field that includes substantial behavioral health coursework such as individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.
• One and one half (1 ½) years of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a master’s degree in any of the degrees listed above.

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.

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral or social science program.
• Licensure or certification in relevant field of expertise (e.g., LBA/BCBA, NADD-CC, LICSW, LP, LSW, LPCC, etc.)—or eligibility for licensure or certification.
• Experience:
  • Providing direct support services.
  • Working with and being part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Using Person-Centered Tools.
• Knowledge of:
  • Behavioral health and disability services and support resources.
  • Social service funding, case management, and rules/laws governing services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, brain injury, and/or substance use disorders.
  • Working knowledge of licensing requirements and billing processes related to Home and Community-Based Services waivered services.
  • Creative presentation skills and public speaking skills to effectively train adult learners.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Schedule

• Day Shift (8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.)
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, various locations across the State of Minnesota

Pay

$32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

Benefits

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

Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
  • A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.