Working Title: Behavioral Consultant
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 95879
Location : Duluth
Telework Eligible : No - this is a mobile position 1422-telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/19/2026
Closing Date : 08/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Services
Division/Unit : CSS / CSS Northeast
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift (8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.)
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, various locations across the State of Minnesota
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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.
The Community Support Services Northeast Mobile team provides services and requires frequent travel in the following counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Saint Louis, Lake, Cook, Koochiching Counties. This is a remote worker position. When a State-owned vehicle is not available and an employee is required to use their personal automobile to conduct authorized State business, the employee will be reimbursed at the current Federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate. The Positive Support or Behavioral Health Consultant will have the opportunity to help people live better lives, work with a variety of community providers, and work with a great Community Support Services team.
Given the integrated nature of Community Support Services work, the Positive Support Consultant demonstrates expertise in behavioral assessment and interventions with consultation as needed from colleagues with complementary expertise. As a bridge connecting providers together in the best interest of the individual, the Positive Support Consultant integrates multidisciplinary expertise to facilitate positive outcomes for individuals and their support networks. In each of these interactions, the Positive Support Consultant strongly impacts the quality of individuals' lives and successful community living.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Completing clinical assessments for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges to identify appropriate community supports for them and their support networks.
Providing support and/or crisis prevention and response plans to clients and their supports.
Serving as a resource, liaison and technical assistant to coordinate care amongst individuals served, their families, providers and other stakeholders.
Identifying training needs, developing and presenting training to enhance the community's capacity to support individuals with complex behavioral health challenges in the least restrictive community settings.
Safeguarding clients' human rights through the use of Positive Behavior Support methods which are the least restrictive and intrusive practices appropriate for the situation.
Participating as a Community Support Services team both locally and statewide.
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.
Three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:
Delivering psychoeducation
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare
Developing behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation
One (1) year of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; the experience requirement also may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in human services or a related behavioral health field that includes substantial behavioral health coursework such as individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.
One and one half (1 ½) years of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a master's degree in any of the degrees listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral or social science program.
Licensure or certification in relevant field of expertise (e.g., LBA/BCBA, NADD-CC, LICSW, LP, LSW, LPCC, etc.)-or eligibility for licensure or certification.
Experience:
Providing direct support services.
Working with and being part of an interdisciplinary team.
Using Person-Centered Tools. Knowledge of:
Behavioral health and disability services and support resources.
Social service funding, case management, and rules/laws governing services to persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, brain injury, and/or substance use disorders.
Working knowledge of licensing requirements and billing processes related to Home and Community-Based Services waivered services.
Creative presentation skills and public speaking skills to effectively train adult learners.
Additional Requirements
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
