Working Title: Medical Specialist 3
Job Class: Medical Specialist 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 98336
Location : Anoka
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/10/2026
Closing Date : 12/10/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment
Division/Unit : Adult Mental Health / Medical/Psychiatrist Doctors
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : yes
Salary Range: $97.68 - $146.58 / hourly; $203,955 - $306,059 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
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.
Looking for a rewarding career as a Primary Care Physician serving Minnesotans?
Ready to make a difference providing treatment to some of Minnesota's most vulnerable patients? Tired of hours spent in prior authorization calls and inbox messages? Wish you could ditch the short appointment slots? Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) has an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate primary care physician to provide quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team. As the primary care physician, you will be managing the medical needs of complex patients at our freestanding psychiatric hospitals across the state collaboratively with psychiatric practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals.
As part of the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division, our Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHHs) are six 16 bed facilities that provide psychiatric hospital level of care to adults with mental illness and substance use disorders (often co-occurring), as well as other complex health conditions. CBHHs are the spokes in a hub and spoke model of a state psychiatric care network. The hospitals are in Alexandria, Annandale, Baxter, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, and Rochester, with a large hub in Anoka (Anoka Metro Regional Treatment center). Multidisciplinary teams provide care guided by evidence-based practices and a person-centered treatment philosophy.
In this role, you will:
Review and oversee the primary care provided by APRNs at the CBHHs, remotely or augmented with telehealth.
Travel as needed to the CBHHs to assess patients in person.
Provide primary care medical services to patients.
Actively participate in the functioning of the medical staff organization.
Participate in and assist in development of educational activities for the medical staff.
Travel may be frequent and would vary depending on clinical needs. The role may include cross coverage for other service line physicians at times.
Patients in the MHSATS system have longer lengths of stay than most community hospitals, affording the opportunity to delve into complex behavioral and physical health concerns and help set the patients we serve on a trajectory toward wellness. Because our facilities are freestanding psychiatric hospitals and not acute care hospitals, this position focuses on typical primary care needs such as chronic disease management and minor acute medical problems. As such, candidates are not required to have recent hospital-based medicine experience.
Why Join Our Team?
Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
Our setting allows you to take the time you need with the patients who need it most
Work with a group of experienced and skilled nurse practitioners in a supportive role
Work/Life balance
Excellent administrative support
No third-party billing issues
Minimum Qualifications
Board certification with the American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine or Board Eligible.
An active unrestricted State of Minnesota medical license, or ability to obtain a State of Minnesota medical license.
CMS eligible provider.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) plus years of experience in a primary care specialty.
One (1) year of experience working in an environment with adults with severe mental Illnesses.
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.
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.
