Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 92292
Location : Faribault
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/19/2026
Closing Date : 02/25/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE
Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Faribault / FRB CPD - Behavorial Health
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range CPT 3: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Salary Range CPT 4: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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
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 vacancy is being announced at both the Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health and Clinical Program Therapist 4 job classification levels. The classification level in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position.
A Clinical Program Therapist 3 will provide advanced direct clinical mental health services to incarcerated individuals within DOC facilities, under clinical supervision. The incumbent can perform assessments, including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning of incarcerated persons.
A Clinical Program Therapist 4 will provide direct licensed independent clinical behavioral health professional services and consultation in a state correctional facility. Provides assessment and treatment of incarcerated individuals with mental health issues in a correctional environment.
Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Faribault with incarcerated individuals.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Clinical Program Therapist 3
License eligible* master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/Science program.
One year of experience providing mental health clinical services, including individual and group therapy.
Demonstrated expertise in mental health diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.
(*Eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6. Applicants may be required to provide documentation of license eligibility.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.
Skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation skills.
Interpersonal/human relations skills.
Basic personal computer skills.
Ability to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide mental health treatment; and develop a continuing care plan under limited supervision.
Ability to teach a psycho-educational course; effectively function within a multidisciplinary team; exercise sound judgement; demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries; and temporarily manage daily program operations.
Clinical Program Therapist 4
To qualify for a Clinical Program Therapist 4, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, and LMFT) as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF LICENSURE AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.
In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health, applicants who meet the qualifications for the Clinical Program Therapist 4 will be further evaluated on the following:
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to provide clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.
Ability to independently formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide behavioral health treatment and clinical supervision; and develop a continuing care plan.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional.
Experience providing clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.
Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.
One year experience post-master's degree or higher (as defined above) providing mental health clinical services.
Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.
Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
