Social Worker (Internal Hennepin County applicants only) - Youth Justice Behavioral Health
Salary
$63,635.45 - $96,126.92 Annually
Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Full-time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
26HSPH296RAM018
Department
Human Services and Public Health
Division
MH Center
Opening Date
07/01/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Behavioral Health area of Human Services Public Health is seeking a Social Worker to provide Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) to children and youth with mental health needs referred through the Mental Health Center, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The CTSS Social Worker will provide individualized, measurable interventions based on an Individualized Treatment Plan and provide skills-based interventions to support children and youth in returning to age-appropriate functioning. They will work collaboratively with families, schools, and community providers to ensure coordinated, effective care. Responsibilities also include documenting services in Epic, monitoring progress, and adjusting interventions based on clinical need. This position works closely with the Mental Health Center, Long-Term Services and Supports, and other Hennepin County partners to support youth across systems.
Behavioral Health is an innovative and growing service area within Hennepin County's Human Services department. We provide a wide range of mental health and substance use services to residents, including children, adults, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Our team includes over 300 staff to include: social workers, psychologists, program managers, supervisors, planners, and others-working collaboratively to achieve system goals of expanded access, upstream support, and person-centered care.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed primarily in the community but also occasionally on-site at the Mental Health Center at 2215 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional evening hours will be required. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as a Social Worker.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
One of the following:
Bachelors degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field.
Licensure as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
A valid drivers license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to travel to a variety of Hennepin County community locations, to visit clients in residential settings, and to occasionally transport clients.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Working with children and youth with mental health needs, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, substance use disorder, and/or medical conditions.
Teaching emotional regulation and social skills.
Using Epic electronic health records system.
Working with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook).
Knowledge of:
Childrens Therapeutic Support Services.
County and community resources for mental health, substance abuse disorder, social services, and basic needs.
Social work best practices and ethics.
Issues related to equity and ability to demonstrate a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, computer, and person-centered interviewing skills.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drivers license check, a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
Rebecca.Maddaus@hennepin.us
#LI-DNI
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others cant - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?
Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible
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This position is hybrid and will be performed primarily in the community but also occasionally on-site at the Mental Health Center at 2215 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407, and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional evening hours will be required. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
A valid drivers license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County drivers permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to travel to a variety of Hennepin County community locations, to visit clients in residential settings, and to occasionally transport clients.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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Do you have a bachelors degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or an equivalent field?
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List any post high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended, your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
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Are you licensed as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work?
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Do you have experience working with children and youth with mental health needs, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, substance use disorder, and/or medical conditions?
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Describe your experience working with children and youth with mental health needs, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, substance use disorder, and/or medical conditions, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience teaching emotional regulation and social skills?
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Describe your experience teaching emotional regulation and social skills, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience using the Epic electronic health records system?
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Describe your experience using the Epic electronic health records system, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.
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Do you have experience working with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook)?
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Describe your experience working with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook), referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the box provided.
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855
Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs