Salary: $41.02 - $57.43 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-034
Department: Social Services
Division: Mental Health
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary
***OPEN TO INTERNAL RICE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY***

The Supervisor of Children's Mental Health and Mental Health Professionals directs the delivery of Rice County case management services in the children's mental health unit, and the delivery of outpatient mental health therapy by the mental health professionals. This position works with community providers, organizations, County/Regional/State agencies and staff to support, improve and expand services. The Supervisor is a back-up to other Social Services supervisors as needed. The Supervisor ensures coordination of services among varied providers and promotes growth to meet specialized needs. This position is instrumental in generating revenue and seeking funding to support the Department's various programs and services.

Examples of Duties

• Monitors and evaluates the provision of County children's mental health case management, and outpatient mental health services.
• Supervises and develops staff to ensure that appropriate services are provided to client target populations, according to Federal, State, and County regulations.
• Monitors and analyzes children's mental health and outpatient mental health budgets in compliance with State, Federal, and County mandates.
• Monitors service contracts and maintain professional relationships with community providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
The job requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human services field, and five years' experience as a County Mental Health Social Worker or equivalent; or a Master's degree in Social Work and one-year previous experience or equivalent. Annual certification and/or training is required in Data Security and Privacy and Data Security for County Staff.
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, and one year of previous experience or equivalent. Bi-lingual in Somali or Spanish.
Supplemental Information
HOURS: Normal business hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Full-time hours equal 40 hours per week.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Non-Union - Grade 14
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
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Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of education and professional experience by the date of the job closing?

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related human services field and five years' experience as a mental health worker.
• Master's Degree in Social Work with one-year previous experience in Children's Mental Health and Mental Health Programs
• Other (Education and Experience)
• None of the above

04

IF YOU ANSWERED OTHER to the above question, please explain in detail how your combined education and experience is equivalent to meet the minimum qualification requirements. (If not applicable list "NA").
05

How many years of experience do you have in staff leadership, including motivating, coaching and developing staff; planning, organizing and controlling the work of staff; completing employee performance reviews?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 to 2 years' experience.
• 3 to 4 years' experience.
• 5 to 7 years' experience.
• 8 years or more experience.

06

Which represents your experience as a supervisor or lead? Select all that apply.

• No experience.
• I have experience assigning and reviewing work of employees.
• I have experience instructing or training others on office support work.
• I have experience evaluating and documenting work performance of employees, including managing a formal written performance evaluation process.
• I have experience reviewing and managing a department budget.

07

Which best describes your professional work experience in monitoring service contracts with community providers?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year experience.
• 1 to 2 years experience.
• 3 to 4 years experience.
• 5 years or more experience.

08

Which best describes your professional work experience in monitoring an annual budget, including budget forecasting, preparation and operational planning?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year experience.
• 1 to 2 years experience.
• 3 to 4 years experience.
• 5 years or more experience.

09

Please quantify your professional experience working with community agencies to coordinate and organize community projects.

• No experience.
• Less than one year.
• 1 - 2 years.
• 3 - 4 years.
• 5 or more years of experience.

10

Which best describes your level of experience in monitoring the delivery of mental health services?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year experience.
• 1 to 2 years' experience.
• 3 to 4 years' experience.
• 5 years or more experience.

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Which best describes your experience interpreting, implementing and ensuring services are delivered in compliance with laws, rules and state and federal policies?

• No experience.
• 1 to 2 years' experience.
• 3 to 4 years' experience.
• 5 or more years of experience.

Required Question