Working Title: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 90605
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/04/2025
Closing Date : 12/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Health Trt Prf
Division/Unit : St Peter / Forensic Behavioral Health
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.34 - $65.00 / hourly; $82,141 - $135,720 / annually
Job Class Option : Senior Clinical Psychology
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep
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 & 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.
This posting will be used to fill multiple open positions.
Forensic Services, a division of Direct Care and Treatment (DCT), is seeking candidates for a compelling career in Forensic Psychology as a Senior Clinical Psychologist / Behavior Medicine Practitioner (BMP), based on credentials and experience.
Forensic Services is a statewide program that provides evaluation and treatment to civilly committed individuals. The Clinical Psychologist/ Senior Clinical Psychologist primarily provides innovative and responsive behavioral health care at the Forensic Mental Health Program- an inpatient psychiatric facility that provides long-term, multidisciplinary treatment to forensic populations, including individuals who have been committed by the courts as persons who are mentally ill and who are considered to be dangerous to the public. Treatment is also provided to individuals who have been found not competent to stand trial, and those transferred on an emergency basis from other regional treatment centers.
In this role, you will provide a variety of psychological services to Forensic Services patients including psychological evaluation, crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. You will also provide:
Psychological consultation services regarding differential diagnosis, effective treatment strategies, risk management (e.g., suicidality), and other related issues as requested by treatment teams, other disciplines, and Forensic Services staff.
Presentation of information or expert testimony regarding psychological assessment results, patients' treatment progress, and other pertinent data to appropriate authorities within the hospital, the Special Review Board, the Minnesota courts, and other pertinent state and community agencies, as required.
Technical consultation and direction to a broad spectrum of other clinicians, the courts, county and community providers in the specialized areas of psychology.
Participate in committees addressing performance improvement, program development, and other related topics as requested or assigned.
As a Senior Clinical Psychologist (BMP), you may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed psychologists, psychology interns and other Forensic Mental Health Program (FMHP) licensed and unlicensed mental health professionals, offer advanced problem-solving skills when providing clinical consultation and provide mentoring and educational experiences to enhance department's overall clinical capacity. You will also effectively solve problems using your expertise in specialized psychology practices and a thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
Psychological services provided at these two psychologist levels will be characterized by: diverse client populations; complex comorbidity of diagnoses / disabilities, and application of a broad range of assessment and psychotherapy techniques.
Forensic Services supports your professional growth by offering on-site free CEUs and annual allocated training dollars. We also provide supervision for licensure and other promotional and personal growth opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
Behavior Medicine Practitioner (BMP) Qualifications:
Possess a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; AND
Be licensed or a license eligible Psychologist in the State of Minnesota, AND
One year of post-license experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Clinical Psychologist in a Correctional or Forensic environment or work with serious and persistent mental illness as well as personality disorder, substance use or cognitive impairment
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.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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.
