Social Worker - (Assertive Community Treatment)

A Hiring Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 38,159 - 63,025; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused employer is seeking a Social Worker for Assertive Community Treatment in Virginia, MN. This full-time position involves providing intensive case management for individuals with serious mental health issues within a mobile team. Candidates should possess a degree in social work or a related field and a valid driver's license. The role requires effective communication and the ability to address complex behavioral challenges. Competitive hourly rates are offered, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling related fields is preferable.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management support to individuals with serious mental illness.
• Deliver services at least 2–3 days a week in a mobile, multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in on-call rotation and maintain documentation.

Skills

Social work experience

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

Join to apply for the Social Worker - Assertive Community Treatment role at A Hiring Company. This position is part of the Merit Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Social workers on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team provide person-centered, comprehensive, community-based, intensive case management support and services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness (primary diagnoses of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder). This mobile, multi-disciplinary team is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with an on-call rotation. Services are delivered to each person at least 2–3 days per week.

Salary

• Social Worker: $27.70 – $41.73 per hour.
• Social Worker (MSW): $30.14 – $45.75 per hour.

Essential Functions

The essential functions for this position are listed under the “Illustrative Examples of Work” on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

Physical-Medical Standards

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

Drug Testing

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Background Check

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Probationary Period

Appointees to this position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

Non-Discrimination

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Qualifications

Necessary conditions for admission to this position are the following. Applicants only need to meet one of the two ranks within each qualification category. Both qualifications are required for hiring.

• Social Worker (Pass/Fail):
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any field AND one (1) year of full-time paid verifiable experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Social Worker (MSW) (Pass/Fail):
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in social work; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, or a closely related field with a specialization (39 quarter credits or 30 semester credits) in marriage, family, child or victim/offender counseling or a closely related specialization.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Veterans Preference

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214, compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, marriage certificate and death certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. ClickHere.

Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule

• December 23, 2025 – Applicant screening will begin.
• Week of January 5, 2026 – Supplemental question scoring to be completed.
• Week of January 19, 2026 – Interviews to be conducted.

Physical Demands

Constant: Near and midrange vision; grasp/handle; works with others; works around others; inside. Frequent: Lift-push/pull up to 20 pounds; carry-push/pull up to 20 pounds; hearing close proximity (0‑5 feet); maintain posture; reach; sit; static neck; talk/speak; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges. Occasional: Hearing distance up to 20 feet; balance; move about; stand; taste/smell; walk; works alone; extended day; outside and drive. Rare: Carry-push/pull up to 50 pounds; climb stairs; kneel.