Job Posting End Date: December 25, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $98,176 to $117,790 ($47.20 to $56.63 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 12/25/2025 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Compliance and Risk Management Department's mission is preserving assets with governance, integrity, and care. The department has an immediate opening for a Licensed Mental Health Manager who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include managing the department budget and staff, responding to critical incidents, wellness visits with county staff exposed to trauma, providing mental health support to employees and family members in a variety of areas, managing and promoting wellness, and promoting EAP services available to county staff and family members. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of January 5, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $98,176 to $117,790 ($47.20 to $56.63 per hour). 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour). 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays. Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Building located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303 This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Licensed Mental Health Manager: Oversee the planning and implementation of short-term, solution-focused counseling to employees and eligible dependents. Manage a team of licensed mental health professionals responsible for emotional, mental, or psychological patient care coordination. Lead the planning and continuous improvement of response plans to workplace crises such as employee death, violence, or traumatic incidents. Provide strategic direction to supervisors and department heads on employee behavioral concerns, performance issues, workplace conflict, and team assessment activities. Leads countywide collaboration on wellness and retention strategies. Serve as the primary onsite contact for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services across county departments. Ensure care provided is in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards. Oversee EAP utilization and participation in the organization to facilitate ongoing development of the program's utility and promotion. Participate in program planning, development, and implementation. Oversee formal referrals and return-to-work plans following mental health-related absences. Conduct clinical services and make referrals to external providers when necessary. Manage program budgets, resources, and reporting and advocate for mental health policy improvements Manage a team within a subfunction for Compliance and Risk Management department and provide direction to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a graduate degree in psychology or related field and at least 5 years of job-related experience In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis Requires licensure in the State of Minnesota in one of the following: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinic Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or Doctor of Psychology and Certified Employee Assistance Professional eligible Successfully pass driver's license background check Must successfully complete a drug test and pass a thorough background investigation Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Knowledge of psychological theories, counseling techniques, and evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, solution-focused therapy) Trained in modalities to treat trauma, critical incident response, and workplace violence prevention Familiarity with organizational behavior, employee relations, and workplace stressors Previous leadership experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the d To view the full job description please use the link below. https:// Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjMxNDUzLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
