Clinical Program Therapist 1 or 2 - Substance Use Disorder

Working Title : Clinical Program Therapist 1 or 2 - Substance Use Disorder

Job Class : Clinical Program Therapist 1 or 2

Agency : Corrections Dept

Job ID : 86667

Location : Faribault

Telework Eligible : No

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Until Filled

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

Division / Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Faribault / FRB CPD-Chemical Dependency

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range CPT 1 : $25.29 - 36.71 / hourly.; $ 52,806 - $76,650 / annually

Salary Range CPT 2 : $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

Job Class Option : Chemical Dependency

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 () : Yes

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 post has been extended to gather a greater applicant pool.

This vacancy will be used to fill multiple openings at either the CPT 1 or CPT 2 level. The class determination will be made based on the applicant's qualifications.

Under limited supervision, this position provides specialized professional therapeutic programming to offenders in an alcohol and other drug treatment program. Incumbent is capable of performing all aspects of program content, including security, assessment / evaluation, psycho-educational programming, monitoring and reporting, teaching, training and professional standards.

This position will work within a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF - Faribault) with direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

Clinical Program Therapist 1

LICENSURE

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure

• by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalently qualified to perform alcohol and drug counseling under Minnesota Statute 148F.11.
• NOTE TO LICENSE-ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS : Please include information regarding your license-eligibility in your resume or application. To maintain employment, the successful candidate who is eligible for LADC licensure must possess a temporary ADC permit within 60 calendar days of the first day of employment and current LADC license within the probationary period.)

Clinical Program Therapist 2

LICENSURE

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

One year of experience providing behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with substance use disorders and / or co-occurring disorders.

OR

Master's degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling / Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health / Science program

Applicants who meet the above qualifications for Clinical Program Therapist 2 will be further evaluated based on the following :

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling / Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health / Science program.

Current licensure in Minnesota as a LADC at time of hire.

Current Minnesota licensure as a LP, LPC, LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT. Experience working in a correctional / secured environment.

Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

One year of experience providing clinical behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with substance use disorders.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and / or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy.

Employment history / reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.