Director Police Health and Wellness

The Director, Police Health and Wellness, leads the Department's efforts to enhance mental and physical wellness services for members of the Department. The position is responsible for conceptualizing and lead wellness strategies, direct internal and external communications of the strategy, and advanced systems and processes for managing the delivery of the strategy.

1. Develop and implement overall strategy for health & wellness, health & safety, and early intervention programs ensuring competitive, cost-effective plans that drive a wellness culture that inspires, motivates, and equips employees to adapt and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
2. Assess departmental needs and develop short- and long-term plans to make necessary changes in policies, procedures, and standards in support of these plans while prioritizing compliance.
3. Direct and oversee programs providing immediate intervention, return to work support, counseling and crisis management, behavioral health, field response, peer support, and best practices for developing protocols for physical and mental health response through close collaboration with other key City and Community partners.
4. Provide subject matter expertise, leadership, and direction concerning performance, wellness, and safety concerns of Police employees.
5. Direct communication and training strategies based on best practices and current research to promote and continuously educate employees on benefits and wellbeing programs in partnership with the Training Academy.
6. Provide consultation to Training Unit to oversee the training and/or other programs on mental & physical health using best practices and current on issues including compassion fatigue, trauma, PTSD, burn out, etc. to law enforcement, leadership, and community partners.
7. Monitor administrative reports and daily crime briefings to direct and allocate safety, intervention, and/or wellness resources as appropriate.
8. Respond as needed to critical incidents of serious officer injury or death, natural disaster, catastrophic events, or similar as safety & wellness support is needed by Police employees.
9. Direct and provide organizational leadership and supervision, promoting the City's values, to the areas of Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, and Early Intervention Systems.
10. Keep up to date on new and best practices around health, wellness, and safety of police officers and first responder populations.
11. Ensure that all standards and practices of the Minneapolis Police Department's Health & Wellness Division meet the highest level of professionalism, care, and quality assurance.
12. Participate and oversite as needed in the budget process and procurement contracts established by the Health & Wellness Division which may include reviewing and authorizing expenditures, making necessary adjustments, and monitoring revenues.
13. Create and establish a system that will track and monitor all ongoing support and care offered by the Health & Wellness Team to support in proving compliance with MDHR and DOJ.
14. Direct marketing, promotion, and other communications to Police employees concerning safety, wellness, and early intervention systems. Help internal engagement, education, and promoting available services.
15. Provide directions over staff responsible for performing all duties in the Health & Wellness Division, and monitoring staff workloads to ensure that tasks are attended to in a timely manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or closely related field or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Five years of related work experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
LPC, LPCC or LICSW

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation
This position is not represented by a collective bargaining agreement. View Civil Service Rules for non-represented terms and conditions of employment.

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire six months after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

1. Strong leadership, change management and interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to work with diverse key stakeholders.
3. Excellent communication skills including demonstrated advanced writing skills, excellent public speaking skills.
4. Ability to function independently and operate effectively within a complex, high-volume environment.
5. Excellent organization and problem-solving skills (conceptual and analytical thinking). and superior skills in attending to details.
6. Commitment to leading and contributing to the team effort.
7. Demonstrated skills and abilities to be able to address complex and confidential issues with tact and sensitivity.
8. Conflict resolution skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
10. Knowledge and skills demonstrated with the MDHR Settlement Agreement.
11. Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health best practices and latest research.
12. Knowledge of compliance and HIPAA requirements.
13. Knowledge of MDHR Settlement Agreement.
14. Critical thinking, research, and data analysis skills.
15. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
16. Objectivity, professionalism, and integrity.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.