POSITION: Public

Position Description

Candidates for appointment to the HRB must be an attorney, a psychologist, or a member of the public. All candidates must meet the qualifications listed below. Individuals employed by the Department of Human Services or affiliated with the Department of Human Services within the last year are ineligible for appointment to the HRB.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess a basic understanding of the Commitment Act (Minnesota Statute Chapters 253B and 253D), particularly those provisions relating to the commitment of individuals as a sexually dangerous person or a sexual psychopathic personality.
  
• Have at least two years’ experience in the field of mental health.
  
• Able to participate in initial and ongoing training related to service on the HRB.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with sexual abusers and general knowledge of sex offender diagnosis and treatment.