| $26.30- 38.75 /hourly; $54.914 -$80,910 /annually Our Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHH) in Alexandria has an opening for talented social worker to provide integrated health care and social services to patients, plus clinical oversight to staff as assigned. The CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility providing rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode. This full-time position works a rotating schedule and is eligible for full insurance benefits. Join our team as a State of Minnesota employee! Job Description: Working in conjunction with another social work professional at the facility, participate in assessment and screening of individuals, as well as the design, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans. Provide psychosocial education to patients and families. Coordinate proactive discharge planning and referrals. Establish productive relationships and act as primary liaison with community providers, such as county case managers, local law enforcement and safety personnel, and staff from area hospitals and behavioral health centers. Participate in ongoing consultation and collaboration as an active member of the treatment team. Benefits: The State of Minnesota offers an excellent employee benefits package, including low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable dependent coverage, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Social Work Specialist Senior minimum qualifications: To qualify, you must be licensed to practice social work in the state of Minnesota at the Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) level. Apply online by Monday, August 20th at www.mn.gov/careers, search for the following job ID# 19436 HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE APPLICATION & WEBSITE? Contact the helpdesk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. You can also visit http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help. Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of state policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people who call Minnesota home. | 
