Working Title: Central Pre-Admissions Coordinator & Placement Strategist
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 95308
Location : Anoka
Telework Eligible : Yes - work from home 100% of time except for 2weeks of training when hired
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/03/2026
Closing Date : 07/09/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT CPA Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - Rotating days
Days of Work : Monday - Friday - shifts are 8am - 4:30pm and 11:30am - 8pm
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA status: non-exempt
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 is for rotating day/evening shifts Monday - Friday and one scheduled weekend every 4 weeks.
*Rotating shifts: 8:00am-4:30pm & 11:30am - 8:00pm majority of the shift is 11:30am-8pm
*Days: Varies - Full-time, 80hours a pay period
*After 2-3 weeks of on-site orientation at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, this position will be 100% Telework
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Centralized Pre-Admissions (CPA) Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Central Pre-Admissions Coordinator & Placement Strategist! This position will implement inpatient pre-admission procedures that are guided by laws and policies for DCT. This position's role is to develop and maintain positive, productive, and results-orientated relationships across a divergent group of people. CPA is open 24/7 because they are the single point of entry for all DCT.
Primary responsibilities:
Serve as an expert consultant and educator regarding the preadmission/triage and admission process for multiple DCT facilities.
Maintain current and accurate knowledge and provide consultation regarding DCT programs, preadmission activity, and the preadmission and admission process.
Interpret and analyze all legal requirements to ensure compliance is met on all admissions.
Advise, educate, and collaborate on procedural and technical aspects of programs so that administrative guidelines are developed and maintained to ensure quality services and good communication with our community partners and referral agencies.
Take calls while multitasking and dealing with competing priorities.
Process referrals that are received via fax and e-mail
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional work experience that includes one or more of the following:
Reviewing, interpreting, and applying psychiatric, medical, and legal documentation for placement or care coordination decisions.
Admission coordination, intake, or triage for inpatient or residential treatment programs.
Case management or care coordination involving complex clinical, legal, and safety considerations.
Processing and assessing referrals for placement within a multi-program or multi-site treatment system.
Experience working in a Minnesota state-operated treatment facility or comparable public behavioral health system.
Note: Bachelor's degree in health care administration, public health, nursing, sociology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, and social work or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience. Master's degree in health care administration, public health, nursing, sociology, psychology, counseling, and criminal justice, or closely related may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Providing direct patient care in healthcare, behavioral health, or forensic treatment setting.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of treatment standards for mental illness and other disabilities.
Experience working with courts, attorneys, law enforcement, or correctional systems.
Work involving civil commitment, forensic evaluation, or court ordered treatment.
Collaboration with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Working in a call center environment.
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 and 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.
