Working Title: Behavioral Med Practitioner - Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 95446
Location : Willmar
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/11/2026
Closing Date : 08/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CABHH Willmar Prof
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: Behavioral Medical Practitioner:$40.63 - $67.13 / hourly; $84,835 - $140,167 / annually
Salary Range : Psychologist 3: $40.63 - $60.39 hourly; $84,835 - $126,094 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : BMP: 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep OR Psychologist 3: 214 - MAPE
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.
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar MN, a part of the DHS Direct Care and Treatment division, has an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and talented child and adolescent clinical psychologist who wants to help lead a specialty team in behavioral health. The State of Minnesota has broken ground on a $7.5+ million to build a new 16-bed psychiatric hospital for individuals ages 6 to 18 who have serious behavioral and emotional conditions. The funding is part of a long-term commitment to serving this vulnerable population in a state-of-the art facility and providing exceptional care and treatment to match.
With our new facility comes the need for inspired clinical leadership. As a child and adolescent clinical psychologist, you will be deeply involved in the care and treatment of those we serve as well as helping to set the direction and priorities for treatment within a program model that you help to advance. You will be part of a dedicated team of hospitalists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists, all of whom are devoted to the use of evidence-based practices and integrated, child-centered treatment.
Psychological services include comprehensive psychological assessment; providing evidence based individual, group and family psychological treatment; working as a member of the interdisciplinary team to incorporate assessment results with the broader treatment plan; participate and help lead patient treatment conferences; provide assistance and consultation in positive behavioral supports to the treatment team and other key stakeholders in the management and/or treatment of mental, behavioral, adjustment and psychosocial disorders; assist in risk assessment and management of suicidality and violence.
This role is a key integrator of clinical information from various sources including their own direct observations, treatment, testing and evaluation results, team and collateral reports and medical records. Be part of a team that works continually to improve and excel in the mental health care field!
The vacancy is being posted at the Psychologist 3 and Behavior Medicine Practitioner (BMP) levels and the level at which the vacancy will be filled will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Psychologist 3 Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology
Licensed or license eligible Psychologists by the Minnesota Board of Psychology (LP)*
Completion of an APA approved internship - demonstrating specialization in working with children and Adolescents.*Note: Licensed eligible Psychologist can be hired as a Psychologist 3 on a provisional appointment.
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Behavioral Medicine Practitioner (BMP) Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Licensed Psychologists by the Minnesota Board of Psychology (LP)
One year post license experience
Completion of an APA approved internship - demonstrating specialization in working with children and Adolescents.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-doctoral training in treatment of children and adolescents
Training and experience in positive behavioral techniques
Prior training and/or work experience in inpatient psychiatric settings
Experience working within an interdisciplinary treatment model
Training and experience incorporating family work within the treatment of children and adolescents
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. (If applicable add education information)
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.
