Adult Mental Health Initiative and Complex Programs Supervisor - Human Services Supervisor 3 Job at Minnesota Department of Human Services, Saint Paul, MN

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  • Minnesota Department of Human Services
  • Saint Paul, MN

Job Description

Working Title: Adult Mental Health Initiative and Complex Programs Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

  • Job ID: 91002
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 12/23/2025
  • Closing Date: 01/07/2026
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
  • Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / BHDH Adult MH
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30am
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: Yes, (Less than 10% for meetings)
  • Salary Range: $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
  • FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

This position is responsible for providing leadership and supervisory oversight within the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). Specific responsibilities include supervising staff and projects across program areas, including but not limited to Adult Mental Health Initiatives (AMHI), Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Innovative Grant Programs, Residential Crisis Stabilization (RCS), and the State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Children’s Subcommittee. This supervisor ensures the BHA fulfills its responsibilities related to Minnesota Health Care Programs mental health benefits coverage and state and federal grants by overseeing staff who manage grants, providing policy guidance to counties, tribes, providers and the general public, and delivering technical assistance and training.

This position works as a member of the management team to utilize fiscal expenditures, data, program evaluation, and quality indicators to recommend and implement policy changes to mental health services. This position leads efforts to assess service quality and value, identify gaps in the continuum of care, guide improvements to existing programs, and develop new services for adults with mental illnesses. This position ensures the sustainability of evidence-based mental health practices, including provider workforce training. The supervisor applies systems change strategies and quality monitoring techniques to support continuous quality improvement and a recovery-oriented system of care.

This position contributes to management-level strategies and fiscal decision-making across BHA. Key projects include collaborating with counties and tribes to maintain and expand mental health services, supporting integrated treatment models, and combining best practices for combining mental health and substance use care. This position directs staff and partners in developing new mental health service and payment models and holds primary responsibility for collaboration with counties and tribes. The role also works closely with other BHA teams and the DHS Health Care Administration (HCA) on policy, rates, contracts and provider relations. This position collaborates closely with the Integrated Services and Substance Use Disorder division teams to ensure cohesive delivery of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services to best serve Minnesotans in need.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

  • Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
  • Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
  • A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee
  • (e.g. ERG) - Experience must include:

AND

Four (4) years of specialized advance-level experience working with human services programs providing oversight that includes mental health policy administration, financial management, and treatment services.

Experience must include:

  • Clinical training and experience working in the mental health service delivery system.
  • Knowledge of Mental Health treatment service system in Minnesota, including detailed knowledge of funding for mental health services.
  • Experience administering and managing large budgets with multiple funding sources.
  • Knowledge of current mental health evidence-based practices, mental health national outcomes measures, and federal block grant reporting requirements.
  • General understanding of Federal Mental Health Medicaid funding, rules and regulations.
  • Practical understanding of mental health crisis response.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
  • Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
  • Grant management skills, including tracking grant awards to ensure responsibilities, expectations, and performance outcome objectives are met.
  • Program management skills to evaluate services that include analyzing and initiating policy discussions for improving mental health services.
  • Understanding of the legislative process.
  • Familiarity with BHA’s service delivery models.
  • Master’s Degree or higher in Human Services, Mental Health, or related field.

Additional Requirements

  • The MinnesotaDepartment of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
  • Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have 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

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Devon Steen: devon.steen@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 91002, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dennis Stevenson at dennis.b.stevenson@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

  • A sense of purpose in their work
  • Connection with their coworkers and communities
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

  • 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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

  • A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
  • Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
  • Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

Job Tags

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