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: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.
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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?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:Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
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.We are looking for a responsible and experienced babysitter to care for our two children, a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl, in New Orleans, LA. The job will be from Saturday, December 13, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM until Sunday, December 14, 2025, ending at 1:00...
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