Working Title: Psychological Services Dir
Job Class: Psychological Services Director
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 92763
Location : Lino Lakes
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/11/2026
Closing Date : 03/31/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-Lino Lakes-MMA
Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Lino Lakes / LL Behavioral Health AssocDirA
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $45.92 - $65.66 / hourly; $95,880 - $137,098 / 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
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.
To manage and direct the operation of offender living units and/or correction programs in a correctional facility so that institution and departmental goals are met within the @context of protecting public safety and treating offenders humanely. This position exists to provide supervision of substance abuse treatment services at the Minnesota Correctional and administrative management of the TRIAD Substance Abuse Program. This position will work closely with uniformed security staff to ensure that treatment can take place in an orderly and safe environment.
Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Lino Lakes 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.
License/Experience/Education
Current Minnesota licensure as an independent clinical mental health professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, or LMFT).
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing clinical supervision and direction to other behavioral health professionals in the areas of behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, and provision of services in a behavioral health treatment setting, of which at least 2 years of experience must include administrative supervision of behavioral health employees.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Human relations and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures, cultures, and the needs of groups and individual; to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated individuals to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations; and to build consensus, establish collaborative relations, and facilitate groups.
Demonstrated clinical supervision skills providing clinical direction to other behavioral health professionals.
Advanced expertise in the assessment, treatment, and supervision of persons in correctional facilities and advanced knowledge in the behavioral health assessment and treatment, including general treatment concepts and security operating procedures.
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to provide training, write policy, conduct performance evaluations, maintain behavioral health recordkeeping, and carry out responsibilities in the areas of administration, treatment services, program evaluation, and staff development.
Skills and ability to provide professional training and consultation to a wide range of individuals both within Minnesota and those from other states.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing specialized behavioral health services to individuals with substance use disorders, and/or a forensic population.
Current licensure by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Knowledge of research methods and outcomes measurement.
Knowledge of licensing board processes, investigation processes, and other licensing issues.
Knowledge of human resources-related policies and procedures and labor contracts sufficient to assign, schedule, and direct employees and evaluate and manage their performance.
Experience in providing clinical supervision to staff working with clinically complex cases, including diagnostic and therapeutic methods with serious and persistent mental illness (SPM
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.
