Working Title: Behavioral Consultant
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 94874
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/12/2026
Closing Date : 06/18/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : Forensics / CSS Forensics
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 11am-7pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes; travel throughout Minnesota, no overnight travel
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.
The Forensic Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensic Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.
Community Integrated Services provides ongoing monitoring and support to FMHP patients who have been provisionally discharged by a court to live in less restrictive settings in the community. The program, which serves individuals from all 87 Minnesota counties, provides support services to help patients to live happy, stable, successful lives in a variety of community settings outside of FMHP facilities. Our team is excited to announce an opening for a Behavioral Consultant to join our team.
As the Behavioral Consultant you will work with our mobile team and maintain a caseload of individuals who are civilly committed to our program and provide assessment, clinical consultation, person-centered support recommendations, and training for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges. You will also develop and provide individualized training and assistance to community providers to enhance their abilities to provide support.
Other duties may include:
Complete assessments to articulate appropriate community support for individuals with complex behavioral health challenges and individuals' support networks
Provide support and/or crisis prevention and response plans to individuals within Community Integrated Services
Consult on case formulation, care coordination, and clinical guidance to all parties involved; this may include individuals served and their families, service providers, employers, schools, and county stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
3 years of experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:¿¿
¿Delivering psychoeducation
¿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
Developing behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation
¿¿In addition to the above qualifications applicants must meet the requirements for a Mental Health Practitioner as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 4. (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2) ¿
¿¿* 1 year of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; ¿the experience requirement also may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in human services or a related behavioral health field ¿that includes substantial behavioral health coursework such as individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.¿¿
¿* 1 ½ years of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a master's degree in any of the degrees listed above.¿¿
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with patients in a mental health or behavioral health setting.
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 - The Department of Human Services 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.
