Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 93464
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/10/2026
Closing Date : 04/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT GCO Program Legal Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $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
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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel's Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as an Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney 1! This position will provide legal advice and related services to DCT for support services issues that have an impact on operations. This position will provide legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas, applicable to the diverse activities of DCT divisions and facilities. Specifically, the individual provides legal advice on issues including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act; data privacy; protected health information; operations at DCT facilities; decisional capacity and due process relating to administration of neuroleptic medication and other treatment; Jarvis, guardianships, and substitute decision maker proceedings, and legal review of policies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice, policy information, and analysis so that DCT policies and practices are consistent with legal requirements and the legal and policy information and analysis needed on these subjects is available.
Review and draft proposed legislative changes and provide legal advice and services to proposed legislative changes affecting DCT.
Conduct legal review of DCT umbrella policies to ensure consistency with other DCT policies, applicable statutes, rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards.
Develop and conduct training on legal policies.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is a modern behavioral health care system that includes a variety of programs, including residential and vocational services for individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, and much more. We have clinical expertise, staff and facilities to care for patients and clients with complex conditions in safe, secure, and therapeutic settings across Minnesota. Our mission is to support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services that others do not provide.
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 experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; AND
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND
One (1) year experience as a practicing attorney in civil commitment, health care, privacy, or a related field. Experience from an externship, student clinic, or similar, in civil commitment, health care, privacy or related field may substitute for up to 6 months. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience providing legal advice interpreting rules, laws, court orders and other legal and/or regulatory materials.
Experience with the legislative process and federal and state laws.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess knowledge of state and federal law, rules, and regulations relating to the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, the Minnesota Uniform Probate Code (specifically the Minnesota Guardianship Act), the Minnesota Health Records Act, the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, the Minnesota Maltreatment of Minors Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Experience identifying statutes and rules that apply to individual situations and experience advising decision-makers of the legal consequences for actions or failures to act in compliance with applicable statutes and rules.
Experience determining the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal law, rule or regulation that impact a treatment facility or program.
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 - 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.
