Working Title: Central Pre-Admissions Officer
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 89912
Location : Anoka
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/28/2025
Closing Date : 11/10/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT CPA Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : (enter Classified or Unclassified)
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Anticipated Start Date : **Bargaining Unit isn't available. Correct the primary position or include as needed for MNA postings.
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
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.
Direct Care & Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
This position is for rotating day/evening shifts Monday - Friday and one scheduled weekend every 4 weeks.
*Rotating shifts: 8:00am-4:30pm & 11:30am - 8:00pm
*Days: Varies - Full-time, 80hours a pay period
*After 2-3 weeks of on-site orientation at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, this position will be 100% Telework
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Centralized Pre-Admissions (CPA) Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Central Pre-Admissions Officer! This position will implement inpatient pre-admission procedures that are guided by laws and policies for DCT. This position's role is to develop and maintain positive, productive, and results-orientated relationships across a divergent group of people. CPA is open 24/7 because they are the single point of entry for all DCT.
Primary responsibilities:
Serve as an expert consultant and educator regarding the preadmission/triage and admission process for multiple DCT facilities.
Maintain current and accurate knowledge and provide consultation regarding DCT programs, preadmission activity, and the preadmission and admission process.
Interpret and analyze all legal requirements to ensure compliance is met on all admissions.
Advise, educate, and collaborate on procedural and technical aspects of programs so that administrative guidelines are developed and maintained to ensure quality services and good communication with our community partners and referral agencies.
Take calls while multitasking and dealing with competing priorities.
Process referrals that are received via fax and e-mail
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional case management or social work experience, preferably within a hospital or community setting, that demonstrates the following:
Experience assessing client admissions and processing referral requests for client and/or case management services.
Experience partnering with client support systems such as treatment teams, referral agencies, case managers, and community providers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a variety of professionals, including staff, hospitals, and case managers.
Note: Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience. Master's degree in public health, nursing, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work or closely related may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of treatment standards for mental illness and other disabilities.
Knowledge of utilization management principles, processes, and plans, as well as a comprehensive understanding of how revenue, quality care, and resource utilization are interrelated.
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.
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 - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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.
