Salary : $74,290.99 - $111,436.48 Annually
Location : (Ramsey County Government Center) Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Social Services
Division: AS/MHC/PersonRecoveryServ
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Local 151 - Human Services
FLSA Status: exempt

Position Summary

Ramsey County Social Services is seeking a qualified Mental Health Professional to provide clinical assessments, diagnostic services, and individual and group therapy within the Mental Health Division. This role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver effective treatment plans and requires a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential to support client assessments and treatment services.
To provide clinical assessment, diagnostic and treatment services to clients and families; to participate with other mental health care professionals in the development, implementation and evaluation of client treatment plans; to provide training and guidance to other mental health care providers in the psychosocial aspects of client mental health care; and to perform related duties as assigned.

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Examples of Work Performed

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Conduct mental health intake and assessment of clients by conducting interviews and conferring with other mental health care professionals in order to make clinical diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
3. Provide direct individual, group, couple and family psychotherapy along with other therapeutic techniques in order to provide the most appropriate and effective treatment response for clients based on diagnosis and treatment plan.
4. Develop and conduct short and long term mental health group therapy for specific populations in order to assist clients in coping more successfully with mental health problems and to reduce symptomology.
5. Perform court ordered clinical evaluations of families and individuals in order to assist the courts in case disposition. May testify in legal proceedings in the capacity of expert witness if so designated by the court.
6. Document case activities by charting care activities, maintaining statistics and corresponding through memorandum and letter to other service providers.
7. Comply with state regulations by participating on an interdisciplinary team in order to evaluate the quality of mental health staff performance.
8. Provide input into the development of needed services by serving on planning teams or various community groups.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or other field that qualifies for designation as a Licensed Mental Health Professional under State law.

Experience: Post Masters Degree Experience as required for licensure as a Mental Health Professional under State Law.

Certifications/Licensure: Licensure by the State of Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional. **For this position -LADC**
Exam/Screening Process Information
You must upload your credentials to be considered Mental Health Professional License
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Mental Health Professional will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions - do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Mental Health Professional. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

In addition, you may be subject to one or more of the following:

• DHS 2.0 Study

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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a master's degree in social work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or another field that qualifies for designation as a Licensed Mental Health Professional under Minnesota State law?

• I do not have a qualifying degree
• I have a bachelor's degree in related a qualifying field
• I have a master's degree in a qualifying field
• I have a Doctoral degree in a qualifying field

03

Which of the following best describes your licensure status as a Mental Health Professional?

• I am not licensed and not eligible
• I am eligible for licensure but not yet licensed
• I am licensed in another state
• I am currently licensed in Minnesota

04

Are you currently licensed as a drug and alcohol counselor?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select what best represents your experience conducting mental health intakes, assessments, and making clinical diagnoses?

• No experience
• Limited experience (assisted or conducted under close supervision)
• Moderate experience (independently conducted assessments regularly)
• Extensive experience (advanced diagnostic skills across diverse populations)

06

Please select what represents your experience providing psychotherapy (individual, group, couples, or family therapy)?

• No experience
• Limited experience (internship/practicum level)
• Moderate experience (regular caseload across 1-2 modalities)
• Extensive experience (broad modalities with diverse and complex cases)

07

Please select what represents your e