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Social Worker / Clinical Program Therapist 3

State of Minnesota • Alexandria, MN • 2d ago

Working Title: Social Worker

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 94210

Location : Alexandria

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 05/13/2026

Closing Date : 05/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Clinical

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm, one late shift 11:00am-7:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday and every 6th Saturday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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.

This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive up to $2,500 as well as relocation reimbursement

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria is seeking a compassionate, person-centered Licensed Social Worker to join our team dedicated to make a difference in the lives of others. In this key role, you will deliver integrated health care and social services, along with participating as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episode.

Responsibilities include:

Meet one-on-one with patients weekly to provide support, psychoeducation, address barriers to discharge, and care planning

Facilitate patient and family education

Initiates appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services

Maintains appropriate and effective relationships with community providers

Minimum Qualifications

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

Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Two years of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

Conducting comprehensive assessments

Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

Master's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field;

Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)

One year of post master's degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

Conducting comprehensive assessments

Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

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

Independent Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)

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.

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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