Medical Director, Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise and Minnesota Specialty Health System - Psychiatrist 3

State of Minnesota • Moorhead, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Medical Director, Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise and Minnesota Specialty Health System - Psychiatrist 3

Job Class: Psychiatrist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 92642

Location : Statewide

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 03/05/2026

Closing Date : 03/11/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Excluded Others

Division/Unit : Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / MHSATS Medical Services

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - 10%

Salary Range: $126.76 - $190.18 / hourly; $264,674 - $397,095 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/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

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.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Join us for a career that matters. We are seeking a mission driven medical leader to fulfill a Medical Director position with our Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) and Minnesota Specialty Health System (MSHS).

In this role, you will provide clinical direction, supervision of psychiatric and dual-certified APRNs, and facility oversight to ensure excellent psychiatric and substance use disorders treatment for patients. As the Medical Director, you will be responsible for directing admissions from multiple referral sources, including jails, hospitals, and community settings. You will work as part of a leadership team to devise policy, refine processes, and set standards for patient care.

C.A.R.E. provides residential substance use disorder treatment to adults at three locations statewide - Anoka, Carlton, and Fergus Falls. MSHS provides intensive residential treatment services to adults at three locations statewide - Brainerd, Wadena, and Willmar. As the state's public health system, you will be serving the state's most vulnerable patients across various unique programs with specialized services to meet each individual's needs.

Why join our team?

Our system is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who need it most

Strong team structure

Excellent administrative support

Minimum Qualifications

Board certified Psychiatrist

Experience in treating substance use disorders

State of Minnesota medical license or ability to obtain Minnesota medical license

Experience working in adult psychiatry in both hospital and outpatient settings

Leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

Addictions Psychiatry training

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 - DCT will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.

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