Job Details

Salary: $73,740.78 - $111,353.71 Annually
Location : North Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26HSPH285RAM009
Department: Human Services and Public Health
Division: Crisis Services
Opening Date: 03/27/2026
Closing Date: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Hennepin County Crisis Services is seeking two Senior Mental Health Crisis Therapists to join their Cope team. These positions provide the opportunity to make a difference in diverse communities, enhance your clinical skills in a fast-paced team environment, and strengthen communities by improving the health of individuals and families.

Cope is a 24/7 mobile crisis programthat provides crisis services in Hennepin County. Community members call Cope when they or loved ones are having a difficult time managing a crisis and/or are seeking community supports. As a team member, you will make decisions about an individual's safety in real time while assessing their strengths. Instead of managing a caseload, you will be providing individuals and families with safety planning and reassurance in times of crisis while determining their needs and resources. It takes passion and a willingness to work with people in crisis.
Hennepin County's Health and Human Services is committed to advancing health and racial equity. We recognize racism is a public health crisis. We are committed to change, and to co-creating solutions with those impacted to support communities where everyone experiences optimal health and wellness. Diverse voices are critical to this mission. We encourage you to join us in this work!

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit

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Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. or Friday through Monday, 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All shifts may require working overnights, weekends, and/or holidays. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

A shift differential of $1.10 per hour will be paid for nights and a shift differential of $1.40 for shifts that occur on Saturday or Sunday.

About these position types:These are full-time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Social Worker, Senior Psychiatric.
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In these positions, you will:

• Conduct initial mental health screening of adults, children, and adolescents in crisis via phone to determine client needs.
• Provide mobile crisis assessment for adults, adolescents, children, and/or families in a client's home, community setting, or through telehealth.
• Complete mental status examinations, determine appropriate provisional diagnoses, and develop short-term treatment goals and intervention plans based on the individual's identified needs.
• Complete documentation in electronic medical record system according to statute.
• Manage adult protection calls received through the Social Service Information System (SSIS).
• Collaborate and consult with other mental health professionals, case managers, and family members with the appropriate authorization.
• Provide services including short-term therapy and bridge to long-term professional supports.
• Provide clinical consultations to mental health practitioners.

Need to have:

• Master's degree or higher in social work or closely related field and two or more years of post-master's degree experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Qualification as a as defined by the Minnesota Mental Health Act.
• Current licensure as one or more of the following:
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP) by the Minnesota Board of Psychology.
• A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to visit community sites throughout Hennepin County and occasionally transport clients (including children).
• The ability to work remotely from home, as needed, with reliable and secure internet.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and/or their families in their home or other community setting.
  • Conducting mental health screenings.
  • Handling mental health crisis, including diagnosis and treatment of clients in crisis.
• Knowledge of:
  • County and community resources.
  • Cultural differences in beliefs and practices relating to mental health, treatment, family structure, and dynamics.
• Ability to:
  • Function well in unpredictable and challenging situations calling for sensitivity, flexibility, resourcefulness, and independent judgment.
  • Effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds and/or historically underserved populations; bilingual skills preferred.
  • Work well in a group setting.
  • Apply strong therapeutic intervention skills.

Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

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 (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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These positions 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 driver's 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
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 can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

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.
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
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These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. or Friday through Monday, 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Mental Health Mobile Crisis program operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All shifts may require working overnights, weekends, and/or holidays. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

These positions require a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit, and daily access to reliable transportation sufficient to visit community sites throughout Hennepin County and occasionally transport clients (including children).

These positions require the ability to work remotely from home, as needed, with reliable and secure internet.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following shifts would you be willing to work?

• Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. (overnights)
• Friday through Monday, 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• I'd be willing to work either schedule.
• Neither schedule would work for me.

03

Do you hold a master's degree or higher in social work or another closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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List your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of full-time equivalent post-master's degree experience do you have in a psychiatric or mental health setting?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

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Describe your post-master's degree experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
07

Do you currently qualify as a Mental Health Professional as defined by the Minnesota Mental Health Act?

• Yes
• No

08

In which of the following ways do you qualify as a Mental Health Professional (per MN Statute 245.462 Subd. 18)? Check all that apply.

• I am not qualified as a mental health professional
• I am a licensed mental health professional
• I have a master's degree in social work and at least 4,000 hours of post-master's supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness
• I am licensed by the Board of Psychology and have stated to the Board of Psychology competencies in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
• I hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields, with at least 4,000 hours of post-master's supervised experience in the delivery of clinical services in the treatment of mental illness

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Describe your qualification as a Mental Health Professional, including area(s) of study and license number. If you do not have relevant qualifications, type "None" in the space provided.
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What is your Minnesota licensing status? Check all that apply.

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
• None of the above

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How many full-time years of experience do you have providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and/or their families in their home or other community setting?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience providing therapy or crisis services to adults, adolescents, children, and/or their families in their home or other community setting, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
13

How many years of experience do you have conducting mental health screenings?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

14

Describe your experience conducting mental health screenings, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
15

In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:

• American Sign Language
• Amharic
• Arabic
• Bosnian
• Cantonese
• Croatian
• Hmong
• Khmer
• Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
• Lao
• Mandarin
• Ojibwe
• Oromo
• Russian
• Spanish
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Other American Indian language(s)
• Other
• None of the above

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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please indicate what other language you are fluent in. If you are not fluent in another language, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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