Social Work Unit Supervisor - Behavioral Health (Internal Hennepin County applicants only)

Hennepin County•Hennepin County, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hennepin County's Behavioral Health area has an exciting opportunity for an experienced licensed mental health professional with an interest in providing clinical supervision and leading innovative programs that serve community members who have contact with emergency response systems. We are seeking a Social Work Unit Supervisor who has strong leadership skills, is adaptable, has great attention to detail and the ability to review documentation thoroughly, and is committed to improving behavioral health outcomes through collaborative approaches. This position will be part of a leadership team overseeing programs within the embedded social work model, including: Police Embedded Social Work Program, Alternative Response Program, and Co-Response Program. These programs collaborate with law enforcement agencies across Hennepin County and provide crisis services to youth and adults who have contact with emergency response systems and high utilizers of 911. Behavioral Health is an innovative and growing service area within Hennepin County’s Human Services department. We provide a wide range of mental health and substance use services to residents, including children, adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Our team includes over 300 staff to include: social workers, psychologists, program managers, supervisors, planners, and others—working collaboratively to achieve system goals of expanded access, upstream support, and person-centered care.

Requirements

One of the following: Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field (or licensed as a graduate social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work) and three or more years of experience as a social worker.
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or human services, and 27 or more quarter credits of graduate work in areas such as social work methods, human growth and behavior, and/or principles of social welfare, and four or more years of supervised experience as a social worker.
Six or more years of experience as a Senior/Psychiatric/Child Protection Social Worker in Hennepin County.
Licensure in the State of Minnesota as one of the following: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychologist (LP).
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit and access to reliable transportation to travel across Hennepin County and to possibly transport and/or meet with persons in their residential or community settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving individuals living with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorder.
Experience working in a supervisory or lead position.
Experience working with suicide prevention and intervention research and best practices.
Experience serving individuals with criminal justice involvement, or experience working with law enforcement or sheriff’s office.
Experience engaging with diverse staff and clients that includes efforts towards disparity reduction.
Experience working with electronic health record documentation.
Knowledge of county and community resources for mental health, substance use disorder, social services, and basic needs.
Knowledge of cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
Knowledge of ethics, rules, and statutes related to mental health services.
Knowledge of social determinants of health.
Knowledge of diversity and inclusion strategies with a focus on disparities reduction.
Ability to function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external partners.
Ability to effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or populations who experience health disparities.
Ability to work well in a group setting and be accountable to the team.
Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to staff working in embedded social work programs and oversee clinical decision-making.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and community partners, including first responders, through presentations, workgroups, consultation, and debriefings.
Assist staff in navigating critical situations by providing real-time problem solving, sound clinical judgment, and sensitive, supportive guidance.
Lead service expansions and quality improvement initiatives, including staff training, process implementation, and change management.
Supervise staff through hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and workforce development with adherence to labor agreements and personnel rules.
Oversee team and program operations, including team dynamics, policy and workflow development, data reporting, quality assurance, community collaboration, clinical consultation via Epic, and advancing health equity and pilot initiatives.