Working Title: Treatment Director
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 91806
Location : Brainerd
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/30/2026
Closing Date : 02/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Brainerd Reg incl SOCS MMA
Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MSHS Brainerd Dir Care
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00am-3:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes; up to 5% for off-site meetings and trainings
Salary Range: $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
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 position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement
Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS) is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Treatment Director to provide administrative and clinical supervision to MSHS Brainerd staff. MSHS Brainerd provides rehabilitation and supportive residential services for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
Job duties include:
Provide administrative supervision and oversight to Clinical Program Therapy staff so that appropriate and effective treatment services are provided.
Oversee clinical staffing and practices involving the process of assessment, prioritizing and planning of treatment, objectives and interventions, delivery of treatment and activities in support of the treatment plan; and documentation of patient progress and rationale for maintaining or modifying treatment.
Provide individual and group treatment services within the supervisor-practitioner model by providing regular treatment and back-up clinical services.
Assist in implementing service line wide initiatives and blueprint requirements to ensure standardization across hospitals.
Provide supervision to personnel including performance management and employee development.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Professional as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 2 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2) and must meet the following criteria:
Have a Master's degree or Doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; AND
Be licensed by the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) OR be licensed as an independent clinical behavioral health professional in another state with the ability to obtain Minnesota licensure with three (3) months from date of hire; AND
Certification to provide supervision for clinical trainees towards independent licensure or eligible to obtain certification with 6 months of hire ; AND
Have two (2) years of clinical supervisory experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment OR three (3) years professional-level clinical experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment
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Note: Completion of leadership development program such as L4, Emerging Leaders Institute, etc. will substitute for 1 year of professional - level clinical experience. *
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills to support performance management and employee development.
Experience with co-occurring mental health disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.
Three years of supervisory experience demonstrating the following:
Experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment
Mentoring, coaching, training, and educating staff
Experience with mental health and/or substance use treatment or assessment.
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.
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.
