Working Title: Child and Adole Psychiatrist
Job Class: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 90997
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/20/2025
Closing Date : 01/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Medical Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $130.11 - $195.17 / hourly; $271,669 - $407,514 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
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.
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
Are you looking for a rewarding career as a psychiatrist serving Minnesotans?
Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $15,000!!!
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) has opportunities for psychiatrists to join our team to provide quality care as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Our psychiatrists work with individuals who have been admitted to our programs from different @types of referral sources, which include, jails, hospitals, and community settings to provide treatment alongside other psychiatric and primary care practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals. Direct Care and Treatment is devoted to providing high-quality care to those we serve.
Why join our team?
Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
Longer-term inpatient care allows for doctor/patient relationship development in a way other systems don't offer
Optional on call opportunities for added compensation
Work/Life balance
No third-party billing issues
Excellent administrative support
Direct Care and Treatment operates a variety of treatment programs as well as residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more. We operate the nation's largest secure treatment program for civilly committed sex offenders.
Direct Care and Treatment is organized into different services lines with facilities across Minnesota:
Community Based Services
Child & Adolescent
Community Support
Minnesota Life Bridge/Crisis Services
Residential and Vocational Services
Forensic Services
Community Integration Services
Competency Attainment Services
Forensic Examiner Network
Forensic Mental Health Program
Forensic Nursing Home
Jail Consultation Services
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
Community Behavioral Health Hospitals
Minnesota Specialty Health Systems
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
Community Preparation Services
Secure facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter
Reintegration Services
Outpatient Services
Ambulatory Services (dental clinics, outpatient primary and psychiatry care)
Laboratory and Pharmacy Services
This posting may be used to fill Psychiatrist positions across our agency; to learn more about our opportunities please reach out to Heidi Schurmann at Heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us
Minimum Qualifications
Positions will be hired at the level in which the selected candidate meets the qualifications. These positions are open to experienced psychiatrists as well as graduating fellows.
Psychiatrist 1:
Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
Psychiatrist 2:
Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
Completion of a fellowship program preferably in Forensic Psychiatry however, other sub-specialties will be considered
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist:
Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
Completion of a fellowship program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Preferred Qualifications
Adult inpatient psychiatry experience
Experience working in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric setting
Leadership and supervisory experience
Interest in Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMIs) Psychiatry
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. (If applicable add education information)
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.
