Working Title: Minnesota State Operated Community Services Clinical Therapist
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 88689
Location : Brooklyn Park
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/05/2025
Closing Date : 09/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Community Based Services / Minnesota State Operated Community Services / MSOCS FC Decatur - Brooklyn Park
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Clinical Therapist collaborates with various team members and external partners to design, implement and evaluate strategies to provide comprehensive clinical support to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness throughout Community Based Services residential programs. In order to be successful in this role, the Clinical Therapist develops professional relationships based on trust with these stakeholders and the individuals entrusted in our care to ensure that the individuals we serve receive the highest quality care, with treatment plans focused on enhancing the individual's independence.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Developing, implementing, documenting and evaluation formal and informal action plans or strategies that support individual treatment plans.
Utilizing comprehensive assessment and standardized tools to ensure that individuals have the resources needed to reach their program goals.
Providing direct care to individuals, documenting changes in mental health symptoms, responding to emergency situations and other activities which provide overall support to meet the individual's personal and health care needs.
Providing indirect support and care coordination to assure continued community and individual safety which includes participation in treatment plan meetings, making referrals for specialized services and ensuring that the individual attends meetings essential to their success.
Supporting an environment which is safe, drug free and therapeutic by identifying individual vulnerabilities, administering drug screenings and serving as a conduit between the individual and the interdisciplinary team.
Assisting individuals with performing household management tasks that support a safe and clean home living environment.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must:
Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
2 years of combined experience in at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:
Providing direct care and therapeutic support to individuals
Assisting with assessment of behavior health challenges including data collection
Experience leading and/or facilitating educational groups or therapeutic activities with individuals with mental health symptoms
Experience developing or implementing support plans or treatment plans that addresses behavior through adaptations, activities, interventions, education, engagement, and support
Assisting in planning and hand-off communication of support plans and strategies for supporting individuals upon discharge
Developing/assisting in development of behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation
1 year of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; the experience requirement also may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in human services or a related behavioral health field that includes substantial behavioral health coursework such as: individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Three (3) years or more of post-bachelor's degree experience providing supports to adults living with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
Experience working with adults on commitment orders
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
