Working Title: Behavioral Health Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Job ID: 95277
- Location: Hastings
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/07/2026
- Closing Date: 07/23/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Domiciliary / MMA
- Division/Unit: Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings Behavioral Health Services
- Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm with some evenings and weekends due to business need
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
- Travel Required: Yes, 20%
- Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association / MMA
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Please note the modification to the Minimum Qualifications, effective 07/17/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.
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.
Find your purpose in state service and make a difference in the lives of our Great Minnesota Veterans!
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable healthcare and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking, and more!
This position will oversee the implementation and management of the Minnesota Veterans Home's Domiciliary Program mental health/behavioral health clinical services program with the goal to achieve the best psychosocial and clinical outcomes for residents served. This position will provide clinical oversight and direction in the behavioral health programming to all in the Domiciliary Program. This position will travel between Hastings and Minneapolis Domiciliary Program locations.
All MDVA Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leadership Competency Model
- Leading Self
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Leading Others
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Leading the Organization
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Leading Outside the Organization
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Getting Work Done
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings is a Domiciliary (DOM) which is an independent living community for Veterans. It provides a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. Our rewarding program helps Veterans with their clinical, mental, chemical, and physical needs, and has the capacity to serve 195 Veterans between the Hastings and Minneapolis campuses. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.
The Hastings DOM is located in the southeast metro with connecting highways for an easy commute. The beautiful 128-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Vermillion River.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these qualifications will be considered for this position.
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Current Minnesota licensure, in good standing, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), OR Licensed Psychologist (LP) with ability to provide clinical supervision or achieve the Clinical Supervision Certification within 90 days of hire.
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Experience as a supervisor, team lead, or lead worker.
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Ability to hold difficult conversations and resolve conflict.
- Three (3) years of experience providing mental health services such as hands on experience directly assessing and treating individuals with behavioral health concerns.
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Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
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Ability to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide mental health treatment; and develop a collaborative behavior care plan independently while using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
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Ability to teach mental health content to a variety of professionals; effectively function within a multidisciplinary team; exercise sound judgment; demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries; and have leadership and clinical supervision experience.
- Experience in documentation using an Electronic Healthcare Record and Microsoft computer programs.
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Valid driver's license or the ability to travel regularly between Hastings and Minneapolis Veterans Homes.
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Experience in providing individual and group therapy to Veterans with primary diagnosis of mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, polytrauma, substance use disorders and/or providing individual and group therapy on suicide prevention, geriatrics, or specifically related to a service era.
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Experience with program development demonstrating collaboration and building networks of support for Behavioral Health within existing health systems including working with nursing, social work, providers, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals.
This position requires successful completion of the following:
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A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
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A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) Screening or Chest X-Ray is required prior to employment.
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Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
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Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about this position, contact Sarah Nietfeld at [email protected] or 612-210-3567.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Sarah Nietfeld at [email protected].
Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Sarah Nietfeld at [email protected] no later than the job posting closing date.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
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Connection with their coworkers and communities
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Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
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Diabetes care
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Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
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Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
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Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
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Training, classes, and professional development
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
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A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
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Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
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Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and let us know the support you need.
