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Social Work Specialist
Alexandria, MN
$45,894 - $67,317 annually

Join our team as a State of Minnesota employee! 

Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria has an opening for a talented Social Work Specialist to provide integrated health care and social services to patients, plus clinical oversight to staff as assigned. With just 16 beds, the CBHH is a small inpatient psychiatric facility providing rapid assessment and stabilization for adults experiencing an acute mental health episode. This is a full-time position, working primarily weekdays, with occasional evening and weekend shifts required, and eligible for full benefits and insurance coverage. Join us for the next step in your career! 

Job Description:
Working in conjunction with another social work professional at the facility, participate assessment and screening of individuals, as well as the design, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans. Provide psychosocial education to patients and families. Coordinate proactive discharge planning and referrals. Establish productive relationships and act as primary liaison with community providers, such as county case managers, local law enforcement and safety personnel, and staff from area hospitals and behavioral health centers. Participate in ongoing consultation and collaboration as an active member of the treatment team. 

Benefits:
The State of Minnesota offers an excellent employee benefits package, including low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable dependent coverage, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.