Working Title: Discharge Social Worker
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 90986
Location : Brainerd
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 : 12/29/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Brainerd Practitioner
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Travel Required : Less than 10%
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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 & 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.
Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) in Brainerd is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Discharge Social Worker to provide discharge planning services to MSHS Brainerd staff. MSHS Brainerd provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The Discharge Social Worker will provide integrated social work services at Minnesota Specialty Health System. Under the direction of the Treatment Director this position provides referral recommendations and coordinates discharge supports. This position also provides back up to the intake coordinator by completing client referral interviews, completing the preadmission assessment and processing admissions.
Primary responsibilities include:
Coordinating and completing the discharge planning process and providing back up support to the intake coordinator.
Working with the interdisciplinary treatment team to establish goals for clients and recommend methods by which these will be attained, including target dates to facilitate transitioning back into the community.
Attending discharge planning meetings with the treatment team to identify treatment barriers to discharge, prepare aftercare plans, assure timely discharge, and complete transfer summaries when applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner as defined in Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.4) , subdivision 4 and must meet the following criteria:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Two years of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:
Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare
OR
Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field;
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
One year of post master's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:
Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare
OR
Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
Independent Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of or experience working with mental health and co-occurring brain injuries.
Knowledge of the civil commitment process to understand the effects of discharge planning for clients and their care
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 & Treatment 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.
