Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 96789
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/03/2026
Closing Date : 09/23/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE DCT Central Office
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT GCO - MHSATS/FS/CBS
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 20%
Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
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 requires an employee to be onsite at 100 Freeman Dr, St. Peter, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
ABOUT DIRECT CARE AND TREATMENT
The only system of its kind, size and scope in Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) occupies a unique place in the state's mental health continuum of care and has a unique role. We serve patients and clients with complex conditions that other behavioral health care providers cannot or will not serve.
Our Mission: We support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services others do not provide.
Our Vision: A Minnesota where everyone receives the behavioral health services they need.
Our Values: Person-centeredness, quality, safety, partnership, equity, and accountability.
Each year, more than 12,000 people receive services in DCT's inpatient treatment facilities, special care dental clinics, group homes and other residential and vocational settings. Services are delivered at more than 150 locations statewide by more than 5,400 full- and part-time staff.
ABOUT THIS JOB
DCT is seeking an individual to join our General Counsel's Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as an Associate General Counsel! This position will provide legal advice to DCT programs including Community Based Services (DCT's Community Residential Services programs) ,Outpatient Services, Pharmacy, Medical Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (DCT's licensed hospitals and residential substance use and mental health treatment programs) and Forensic Services (DCT's licensed nursing home and Forensic Mental Health Program).
The person in this position is responsible for providing legal advice on a variety of complex and changing areas applicable to the diverse activities of DCT facilities. Specifically, the person provides legal advice on healthcare law and regulation, the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act; Minnesota Chapter 245D; Minnesota Statute Ch. 611 competency proceedings, data privacy and protected health information; informed consent and due process management of litigation; consultation and occasional proposed drafting for legislative matters; and matters related to facility licensing.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and related services to Community Based Services, Outpatient Services, Pharmacy, Medical Services, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services and Forensic Services leadership, management, and staff.
Provide legal advice and services related to proposed legislative changes affecting DCT. Maintain knowledge of DCT operations and departments.
Coordinate claims against and litigation affecting DCT, including state and federal litigation. Perform work on other projects and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor of this position.
Conduct legal review of DCT divisional policies to ensure consistency with other DCT policies, applicable statutes, rules, regulations, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards.
Develop and conduct training on legal policies.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school; AND
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; AND
Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney providing legal advice and counsel in healthcare, civil commitment, privacy, state administration or a related legal field demonstrating the experience listed below:
Provision of legal advice interpreting rules, laws, court orders and other legal and/or regulatory materials.
Knowledge of the legislative process and federal and state laws.
Strong legal research, oral and written communication skills.
Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess knowledge of state and federal law, rules, and regulations relating to healthcare law, the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, the Minnesota Health Records Act, the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, the Minnesota Maltreatment of Minors Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, landlord-tenant law and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Experience determining the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal law, rule or regulation and how they impact patients in a healthcare system.
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 & 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.
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.
