Working Title: Justice-Involved Behavioral Health Supervisor
Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 88856
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 : 09/12/2025
Closing Date : 09/25/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD Special Projects
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, (Up to 25% for meetings)
Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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.
The incumbent in this position will provide supervisory leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for all justice-involved behavioral health initiatives within the Behavioral Health Administration. This position serves as the primary supervisor and coordinator for complex justice-involved programs including the Medicaid Section 1115(a) Reentry Demonstration waiver, carceral youth Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) compliance requirements, Department of Corrections (DOC) residential substance use disorder certification processes, and emerging justice-involved behavioral health initiatives.
The position requires comprehensive coordination across multiple state agencies, including the Department of Corrections, Department of Health, Office of Addiction and Recovery, counties, tribal nations, and federal partners. The incumbent will supervise staff responsible for policy development, program implementation, grant management, compliance monitoring, and service delivery coordination for justice-involved populations across the continuum of care.
This is a highly visible position that requires expertise in both behavioral health systems and criminal justice operations. The incumbent will lead transformative initiatives that bridge the gap between incarceration and community-based care, ensuring seamless transitions and improved outcomes for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs. The position plays a pivotal role in Minnesota's efforts to reduce recidivism, improve public health outcomes, and advance equity in behavioral health services for justice-involved populations.
The incumbent will provide direct supervision to specialized staff while collaborating extensively with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated implementation of justice-involved behavioral health initiatives. This position requires deep understanding of federal and state regulations, evidence-based practices for justice-involved populations, and the ability to navigate complex interagency relationships.
Domain of responsibilities include:
Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section.
Provide supervisory leadership and strategic oversight for the Medicaid Section 1115(a) Reentry Demonstration waiver implementation and implementation of carceral youth CMS compliance requirements coordinating youth justice-involved behavioral health services.
Oversee Department of Corrections residential substance use disorder certification processes and coordinate SUD services in correctional settings.
Lead development and implementation of emerging justice-involved behavioral health initiatives and coordinate strategic planning for future programs.
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:
1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Four (4) years of advanced level of experience working with a justice-involved behavioral health initiatives program.
Current Minnesota licensure in behavorial health field.
Extensive knowledge of behavioral health treatment systems, particularly as they relate to justice-involved populations.
Thorough understanding of criminal justice systems, including corrections, probation, and reentry processes.
Deep knowledge of federal and state Medicaid regulations, waiver programs, and CMS requirements.
Advanced understanding of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices for justice-involved populations, and cultural responsiveness.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies governing behavioral health services in correctional settings.
Experience with project management, contract management, and vendor oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of experiences working effectively with people from backgrounds and cultures different than one's own.
Strong supervisory and management skills with experience leading diverse teams.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation, policy analysis, and strategic planning.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to equity and reducing health disparities
Knowledge of legislative processes and policy development.
Understanding of quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
Experience with plan, managing, and facilitating meetings; elicit opinions, ideas, and concerns, and identify issues to facilitate consensus within diverse groups.
Dual licensure as a qualified Mental Health Professional (LPCC, LP, LMFT, LICSW)
Additional Requirements
The MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS) will conduct criminalbackgroundchecksonallfinalistsforthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
