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Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Chemical Dependency Counselor

State of Minnesota • Moose Lake, MN • 2d ago

Working Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 93833

Location : Moose Lake

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/25/2026

Closing Date : 05/08/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE DCT Central Office

Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP ML Clinical Team K

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

Primary responsibilities include:

Provides professional chemical dependency assessment, counseling, and education for patients with an identified substance abuse and/or dependence.

Coordinate the development of the individualized treatment plan as related to substance abuse.

Delivering psycho-educational curriculums

Co-facilitating group therapy

Preparing written documentation for internal and external audiences

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and¿

Licensure a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Minnesota; and¿

One year (1) of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:¿ ¿

Providing direct care and therapeutic support to individuals ¿ ¿

Assisting with assessment of behavior health challenges including data collection¿ ¿

Experience leading and/or facilitating educational groups or therapeutic activities with individuals with mental health symptoms.

Experience developing or implementing support plans or treatment plans that addresses behavior through adaptations, activities, interventions, education, engagement, and support¿

Assisting in planning and hand-off communication of support plans and strategies for supporting individuals upon discharge¿

Developing/assisting in development of behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation¿

Supervised training experience obtained as a part of requirements for a bachelor's degree program may be counted towards years of experience. (Pre-gradation experience)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing behavioral health services to clients with substance use disorders.

Experience in substance abuse counseling

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.

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