Working Title: Clinical Behavioral Consultant
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 96513
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : No - Mobile please review mobile team1422-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 : 08/21/2026
Closing Date : 09/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : CSS / MLB/Crisis Programs Supports
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Approximately 50% of the time
Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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.
Make a meaningful impact statewide-bring your clinical expertise to a collaborative team helping people with complex needs live better lives.
The Community Support Services Minnesota Life Bridge team provides services and requires frequent travel throughout the state. 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 Clinical Behavioral 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.
The Clinical Behavioral Consultant - Clinical Program Therapist 4 serves as a lead clinician providing advanced behavioral health services to individuals with complex needs. This role requires independent clinical licensure and involves delivering high-level assessment, consultation, and person-centered support within community-based settings. Given the integrated nature of CSS work, the Clinical Behavioral Consultant functions as a generalist and provides consultation as needed to colleagues with complementary expertise; the Clinical Behavioral Consultant integrates multidisciplinary expertise to facilitate positive outcomes for clinically complex individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized support recommendations
Provide clinical leadership and ongoing guidance to multidisciplinary teams
Design and deliver training and technical assistance to caregivers, providers, and community partners
Support teams in managing complex behavioral challenges and improving stability in community living
Collaborate with professionals across healthcare, social services, and legal systems to coordinate care
Integrate multidisciplinary expertise to achieve positive, person-centered outcomes
Assist in the transition out of a crisis setting to a more person-centered, long-term home
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.
Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT, BCBA or Licensed Behavioral Analyst)
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of post-licensure experience providing clinical services.
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.
Experience:
Working with and being part of an interdisciplinary team.
Experience working with individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or behavior challenges in community-based settings.
Experience interpreting client data from providers and generating data collection systems, including tables, graphs, etc.
Writing and reviewing multi-modal reports.
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
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION -Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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.
