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Psychologist 3

Minnesota Department of Corrections, Lino Lakes, MN, United States


Overview

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.

Position details
Job Title: Psychologist 3

Job Class: Psychologist 3

Agency: Corrections Dept

Location: Lino Lakes

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Hours: Day Shift/8 am to 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $39.93 - $59.35 hourly; $83,373 - $123,922 annually

Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Lino Lakes / LL Psychological Sv Dir Staff

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to DOC facilities on an assigned basis.

Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and cooperate with the interdisciplinary team to meet institutional and unit objectives.

Act as a resource of clinical and corrections expertise to less experienced staff.

Direct contact with incarcerated individuals at Minnesota Correctional Facility - Lino Lakes.

Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position provides behavioral health services to clients to develop and implement mental health services for individuals who are incarcerated at MCF-Lino Lakes, and clinical consultation and training to Department of Corrections (DOC) staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Psychologist (LP). (NOTE: Applicants that have met the educational requirements for licensure may be considered for a provisional appointment until fully licensed.)

Independently develop, implement, and document treatment plans and services for clients with complex and/or treatment-resistant behavioral health issues and symptoms.

Conduct independent clinical assessments of clients with complex and/or treatment-resistant behavioral health issues and symptoms to determine and document their amenability to treatment, diagnoses, treatment needs and risk factors.

Provide independent clinical supervision, consultation, training, oversight and evaluation to other behavioral health practitioners and interns/students as assigned, consistent with license and competencies.

Lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and other meetings as assigned.

Complete other psychological evaluations on clients, which may include neuropsychological evaluations, civil commitment reports, or competency/capacity evaluations.

Complete specialized projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in the provision of behavioral health services for a correctional population.

Experience providing group and individual therapy in a residential treatment setting.

Experience providing clinical supervision to a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Knowledge of program evaluation.

Experience in assessment and treatment of sex offenders and/or chemical dependency.

Physical and Other Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA). This position may require tuberculosis screening prior to hire. The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history and other background information in accordance with Department of Corrections policy. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us or 651-361-7382. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online and submit the Job ID, Working Title and your Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us.

EEO statement: Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers and encourage diverse applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or other protected status.

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