Mental health assistant Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Salary : $101,656.88 - $124,966.19 Annually

Location : City Hall 2660 Civic Center Drive Roseville MN 55113, MN

Job Type : Regular Full-time Exempt

Job Number : 2025-00012

Department : Police

Division : Police Admin

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Summary

To provide clinical insight with mental health needs and supports to community members as part of the police department. Conduct on-the-scene mental health assessments, crisis work, diagnostic assessments, mental health and chemical health harm reduction planning, referral and resource work. Coordinate with other professionals / services, and follow-up on behavioral health case management services. This position works a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet the needs of the position.

Essential Duties Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet the needs of the position.
• Co-respond with officers to assist community members who have a serious and persistent mental illnesses and addiction.
• Assist community members who suffer from chemical addiction and associated mental health issues with on-site mobile intervention by connecting them with short-term and long-term treatment and recovery resources.
• Build collaborative relationships with officers through active engagement in ride-alongs, roll calls, and department meetings.
• Maintain proper and timely documentation of case records, case findings, reports, correspondence, and databases.
• Create and implement training for police staff related to mental health, chemical dependency, and related conditions / disorders.
• Lead consultations with staff and service providers for case planning, specialized programs and agency procedures.
• Support multidisciplinary collaborative approaches to issues of public health, public safety, and behavioral health at the state, regional, local, nonprofit and community levels.
• Maintain frequent and ongoing contact with staff and management of group homes in the city to assist in mitigating issues with clients, staff, or management.
• Provide clinical supports to case managers as needed.
• Explain legal processes to community members, families and community partners.
• Maintain frequent and ongoing contact either in-person or over the phone with identified individuals.
• Raise community awareness and support mental health and addiction issues.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Maintain positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community members.
• May work evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Skills / Experience / Education

The City of Roseville is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The city seeks to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. We are focused on equity and believe that diversity brings a unique and important perspective to the work we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires a combination of field and office-based work. The Mental Health Coordinator frequently co-responds with officers to provide on-the-scene crisis support and intervention, which may involve exposure to unpredictable environments and individuals in crisis. The role also includes office-based work for documentation, case planning and collaboration with other professionals. Occasionally the job may involve working with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over an issue. The position requires a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Travel within the City or region to work with the community or attend meetings is likely to occur intermittently which may require use of a personal vehicle. Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required less than 15% of the time.

The mental health coordinator is responsible for varied technical, complex, and confidential functions, many of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 50-70% of the time, work is performed at the highest level of detail under the pressure of deadlines.

Activities that occur constantly (4-6 hours / shift) : sitting, reading, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions

Activities that occur frequently (4-6 hours / shift) : walking, driving

Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours / shift) : feeling and eye / hand / foot coordination

Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job) : lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and grasping

The City of Roseville offers a wide range of benefits to benefit eligible employees. As full-time or part-time regular employee of the City of Roseville, you and your family can participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan. Also known as a Cafeteria Plan, this plan allows you to participate in the medical, health savings account or health reimbursement account, dental, life insurance, health care and dependent care (day care) spending accounts, and deferred compensation plans on a pre-tax basis as eligibility allows. The City has four contribution tiers in the cafeteria plan (Single, Single +1, Family, and Opt Out) for eligible employees to select benefits from. The City also offers a pension and disability insurance coverage to eligible staff and a generous amount of holidays and other time off.

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work (or closely related field)?

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Are you a Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work as an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)?

Although the position may have some flexibility in work schedules, some evenings and weekends will be needed. Are you willing and able to work a schedule necessary to meet the needs of this position?

How many years of experience do you have as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker?

How many years of experience do you have conducting mental health and chemical health assessments in a professional setting?

Briefly describe your experience assessing and responding to crisis situations. How do you approach conflict management in high-stress environments?

Briefly describe any experience you have working with law enforcement or similar agencies in a mental health or crisis response role.

What does providing responsive and supportive services mean to you?

The City of Roseville is committed to fostering an inclusive community that prioritizes equity, sustainability, and safety. Can you share how you have integrated these values into your past work in mental health coordination, advocacy, or community outreach?

Required Question