State Behavioral Health Coordinator

Description

We are pleased to announce that the Statewide Programs Unit within the Court Services Division of the State Court Administrators Office is looking for an experienced Behavior Health Coordinator.

The Behavior Health Coordinator provides subject matter expertise regarding behavior and mental health in the courts. This position staffs the Mental Health Justice Initiative Advisory Committee working with the chair(s) to curate an agenda create a work plan and propose recommendations to Judicial position coordinates with judicial behavioral health and other state-operated services on mental health and court-related issues including Minnesota Competency Attainment and Direct Care and Treatment programs to ensure compliance with statutory and program requirements and to improve district court Behavior Health Coordinator works closely with the Psychological/Psychiatric Examiner Services Program to improve civil commitment and criminal competency processes in the courts. This position supports transformation work in the criminal justice system related to mental health through statewide projects.

Job Duties

The following are examples of major job duties:

• Provide court-focused expertise on behavioral health issues including competency and civil commitments.
• Serve as primary staff for the Mental Health Justice Initiative Advisory Committee including drafting and distributing meeting notices agendas background materials meeting summaries and other project documentation; seek experts to present information to the committee; and advise committee members on branch-related policy and procedural issues connected to the committees work.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among courts state agencies community providers and other government partners.
• Provide project management including coordinating and/or leading pilot projects for all behavioral health-related projects led by the branch; assist in project evaluations.
• Analyze behavioral health-related proposals policies statutes and court rules and developing recommendations for system improvement.
• Develop tools and guidelines for use by internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and best practices.
• Conduct and/or coordinate education and training opportunities for court personnel judicial officers and justice partners.

Typical Qualifications

Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in political science public affairs criminal justice sociology or related area.
• 3-5 years of experience in court administration criminal justice social science research or the behavioral health field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with justice-involved individuals living with mental illness.
• Extensive experience analyzing and presenting data and other program-related materials to varied groups including executive leadership.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the theory principles and practices of court administration.
• Familiarity with current state and national developments in the intersection of mental health and the justice system.
• Ability to lead employees on projects and work products in a manner conducive to high morale and productivity.
• Ability to support lead and advise task forces and committees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings and direct projects effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary:The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $40.08 - $51.11 per hour ($83687 - $106718 annually). The full salary range for this position is $40.08 - $62.14 per hour ($83687 - $129748 annually).This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

Position Logistics

This full-time position is classified as Court Operations Analyst II. The position will typically work normal business hours Monday through Friday with occasional hours outside normal business required. This work will be conducted in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 4-6 days per month in person at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul Minnesota. Additionally business travel is required 4-6 times per year primarily in-state.

To Apply:Complete and submit your online application with cover letter and resume attached by July 6 2026 at 11:59 p.m. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

Interview Dates: The position is expected to have two rounds of interviews. The first round is scheduled to take place remotely on Monday July 13 2026. The second round is scheduled to take place onsite at the Minnesota Judicial Center on Wednesday July 15 2026