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Director of the Center for Rural Behavioral Health (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (AA24219)
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Position Number: 5142951
Location: Mankato, MN
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Director of the Center for Rural Behavioral Health (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) (AA24219)

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Allied Health & Nursing, College of
Unit: Center for Rural Behavioral Health209, IFO
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Condition: Probationary
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Work Schedule/Hours/Days:

Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on April 18, 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.
POSITION: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Minimum:
Salary Maximum:
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 209, IFO

Job Description:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Center for Rural Behavioral Health has been established within the College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Center is dedicated to improving access to behavioral healthcare for residents of outstate Minnesota to include Tribal Communities, through research, workforce development, continuing education and customized training. The Center is supported by the College of Allied Health and Nursing, generous donations from vested industry partners, grants, and with a onetime state appropriation through the Department of Human Services to establish a community behavioral health center and training clinic. The clinic will be a collaborative effort across academic programs in social work, counseling and student personnel, alcohol and drug studies, psychology, and nursing where student clinicians work under the supervisions of experienced faculty and clinicians. Clinical services will include comprehensive, culturally relevant, trauma-informed, practice- and evidence-based, person- and family-centered mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in Blue Earth County and to residents of the surrounding region. The clinic is under development and slated to open Fall 2024. The position will direct the overall mission of the Center across research, education workforce development, and clinical services.

The position will be approximately 50-75% Center Director and 25-50% teaching assignment.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Provide vision, direction, and oversight to the Center for Rural Behavioral Health in research, education and workforce development, and clinical services.

Engage internal and external university partners to advance the mission of the Center and its constituents (region, state and industry sectors).

Launch and coordinate with partners research projects, programs, and outreach initiatives with potential to promote and improve the mental health of rural communities and greater Minnesota.

Support faculty, students and partners in research, education and clinical initiatives related to rural mental health.

Provide guidance and encouragement for faculty in developing education, practice, and research initiatives that align with the mission of the Center.

Facilitate communication among internal and external partners (faculty across the university, administration, advancement officers, and other colleges and programs).

Guide the creation and implementation of the strategic plans with local, regional, and national foci that aligns with the Center mission.

Consult and collaborate with the Center for Rural Behavioral Health Advisory Board, Steering Committee, and external experts regarding the Center's operation and direction.

Develop external grant funded opportunities to expand clinical services, research, and education.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree in behavioral health or related field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, etc.).

Eligible to practice independently as a mental health professional (e.g., LP, LICSW, LADC, LMFT, LPCC, DNP, MD) or ability to obtain licensure within Minnesota.

Minimum of two years of experience in practicing in the mental health or public health sector.

Demonstrated record of budget management, grant writing and grant management.

Demonstrated record of interprofessional collaborations in clinical practice or scholarship.

Demonstrated commitment to or engagement with rural communities.

Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.

Doctorate in behavioral health or related field (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)

Board-approved clinical supervisor status for one or more licensure boards or eligibility for approval and two or more years of experience in providing clinical supervision.
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Background check required.

Drivers license required.

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

Up to 20% of the time. Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employees permanent/principal work location

About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DEPARTMENTAL SPECIFIC INFORMATION:The Center for Rural Behavioral Health is a Center within the College of Allied Health & Nursing. The College of Allied Health & Nursing is a diverse and thirving learning community committed to preparing tomorrows leaders through state-of-the-art facilities, The College includes seven academic departments and programs include Social Work, Alcohol and Drug Studies and Nursing. The broader university has a School Psychology program and Counseling program. he Blue Cross Blue Shield Center for Rural Behavioral Health has been established within the College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The Center is dedicated to improving access to behavioral healthcare for residents of outstate Minnesota to include Tribal Communities, through research, workforce development, continuing education and customized training. The Center is supported by the College of Allied Health and Nursing, generous donations from vested industry partners, grants, and with a onetime state appropriation through the Department of Human Services to establish a community behavioral health center and training clinic. The clinic will be a collaborative effort across academic programs in social work, counseling and student personnel, alcohol and drug studies, psychology, and nursing where student clinicians work under the supervisions of experienced faculty and clinicians. Clinical services will include comprehensive, culturally relevant, trauma-informed, practice- and evidence-based, person- and family-centered mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in Blue Earth County and to residents of the surrounding region. The clinic is under development and slated to open Fall 2024.

University Demographics Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes: Enhancing access and student success. Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs. Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html Minnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broad themes as our basis for discussion in developing our next comprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students and Managing Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering an Exceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being, and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/ APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/ A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankatos goals?

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Megan Mahowald
College of Allied Health & Nursing
124 Myers Field House
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-1415
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:megan.mahowald@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu

Benefits Info:
The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Posting Number: M419M
Re-posting: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 03/29/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2690

Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture and enrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Human Resources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). This Vacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equal opportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.