Clinical Behavioral Consultant - Clinical Program Therapist 4

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 Clinical Behavioral Consultant serves as a lead clinician providing advanced behavioral health services to individuals with complex needs. This role requires independent clinical licensure and involves delivering high-level assessment, consultation, and person-centered support within community-based settings. The position functions as a generalist, integrating multidisciplinary expertise to facilitate positive outcomes for clinically complex individuals. The Community Support Services Minnesota Life Bridge team provides services and requires frequent travel throughout the state.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized support recommendations
• Provide clinical leadership and ongoing guidance to multidisciplinary teams
• Design and deliver training and technical assistance to caregivers, providers, and community partners
• Support teams in managing complex behavioral challenges and improving stability in community living
• Collaborate with professionals across healthcare, social services, and legal systems to coordinate care
• Integrate multidisciplinary expertise to achieve positive, person-centered outcomes
• Assist in the transition out of a crisis setting to a more person-centered, long-term home

Requirements

• Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field
• Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT, BCBA or Licensed Behavioral Analyst)
• To facilitate proper crediting, ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of post-licensure experience providing clinical services
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or behavior challenges in community-based settings
• Experience interpreting client data from providers and generating data collection systems, including tables, graphs, etc.
• Writing and reviewing multi-modal reports
• Knowledge of behavioral health and disability services and support resources
• Knowledge of 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
• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

• Reference/background checks – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment
• Education verification – Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR 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

Pay

$35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

Schedule

• Full-time, unlimited (regular) position
• Day shift: Monday - Friday
• Travel required: Approximately 50% of the time

Benefits

• 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
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services

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.