State Behavior Health Coordinator

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$83,687 - $129,748•Hybrid

About The Position

The Statewide Programs Unit within the Court Services Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office is looking for an experienced Behavior Health Coordinator. The Behavior Health Coordinator provides subject matter expertise regarding behavior and mental health in the courts. This position staffs the Mental Health Justice Initiative Advisory Committee, working with the chair(s) to curate an agenda, create a work plan, and propose recommendations to Judicial Council. This position coordinates with judicial, behavioral health, and other state-operated services on mental health and court-related issues, including Minnesota Competency Attainment and Direct Care and Treatment programs, to ensure compliance with statutory and program requirements and to improve district court operations. The Behavior Health Coordinator works closely with the Psychological/Psychiatric Examiner Services Program to improve civil commitment and criminal competency processes in the courts. This position supports transformation work in the criminal justice system related to mental health through statewide projects.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in political science, public affairs, criminal justice, sociology, or related area.
3-5 years of experience in court administration, criminal justice, social science research, or the behavioral health field.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience working with justice-involved individuals living with mental illness.
Extensive experience analyzing and presenting data and other program-related materials to varied groups, including executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide court-focused expertise on behavioral health issues, including competency and civil commitments.
Serve as primary staff for the Mental Health Justice Initiative Advisory Committee, including drafting and distributing meeting notices, agendas, background materials, meeting summaries, and other project documentation; seek experts to present information to the committee; and advise committee members on branch-related policy and procedural issues connected to the committee’s work.
Facilitate communication and coordination among courts, state agencies, community providers, and other government partners.
Provide project management, including coordinating and/or leading pilot projects, for all behavioral health-related projects led by the branch; assist in project evaluations.
Analyze behavioral health-related proposals, policies, statutes, and court rules, and developing recommendations for system improvement.
Develop tools and guidelines for use by internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and best practices.
Conduct and/or coordinate education and training opportunities for court personnel, judicial officers and justice partners.