Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Clinical Consultant to join our team.

Purpose of this position: The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Clinical Consultant is knowledgeable about culture, organizational development, human behavior, DEI, and health equity. Builds working relationships with individual contributors, as well as leaders in the department, unit, or team that they oversee. The DEI clinician learns about the projects, initiatives, and barriers each team or unit is facing that could impact DEI. Responsible for developing a strong working relationship with the teams, understanding the group dynamics, learning the team’s culture to customize appropriate DEI intervention to the specific needs of the team or team members. Provides “in the moment” DEI interventions to promote continued growth and behavior change. Communicates the health equity needs of their assigned area to the Director of Health Equity Education.

DEI Clinical Consultant roles are specifically to partner with the following departments: Critical Care Units (MICU, SICU, Burn), Med Surge Units (CaRe/CMIC, Inpatient Medicine, MedSurge Ortho, STNU), Emergency Medicine (ED, EMS, APS, RTU), Inpatient Psychiatry, Women’s and Children’s Units (Pediatric inpatient, Birth Center, NICU), Surgical Services, and EMS.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for health equity and DEI related oversight of several units, departments, or clinics
• Is to be onsite, rotating between each location the clinician oversees
• Conducts regular consultation to team members
• Offer open door policy for team members to approach with DEI or HE questions or needs
• Actively partake in department meetings with an equity lens
• Utilize clinical skills to assess for both systemic and interpersonal gaps or needs related to DEI
• Provide therapeutic intervention utilizing different evidence-based techniques (e.g., exposure, effective listening, motivational interviewing, and others)
• Integrate into department by building relationships with leaders, team members, and patients as appropriate
• Collaborate with Health Equity Educators and Patient Navigators as needed to provide a holistic, 360 degree approach to health equity

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Psychology or Social Work, doctorate degree preferred
• 2 years of related experience in a clinical setting

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• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychologist or LICSW

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable on systems theory, human behavior, historical trauma, physiology of stress, anxiety, and trauma
• Well versed in evidence-based interventions for working with individuals, couples, family
• Extensive knowledge on DEI and health equity
• Skilled in case conceptualization
• Knowledgeable about the impact of systems on individual behavior
• Skilled at providing in the moment feedback
• Skilled at de-escalation
• Trained in motivational interviewing

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.