Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4

Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4 - Mental Health
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 90821
• Location: Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025
• Closing Date: 12/29/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Moose Lake / ML Psychological Sv Dir Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range CPT 3: $ $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Salary Range CPT 4: $ $50.69 / hourly; $71,368 - $105,841 / annually
• Job Class Option: Mental Health
• 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

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 vacancy is being announced at both the Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health and Clinical Program Therapist 4 job classification levels. The classification level in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position.

A Clinical Program Therapist 3 will provide advanced direct clinical mental health services to incarcerated individuals within DOC facilities, under clinical supervision. The incumbent can perform assessments, including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning of incarcerated persons.

A Clinical Program Therapist 4 will provide direct licensed independent clinical behavioral health professional services and consultation in a state correctional facility. Provides assessment and treatment of incarcerated individuals with mental health issues in a correctional environment.

Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Moose Lake with incarcerated individuals.

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 experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Clinical Program Therapist 3

• License eligible* master's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/Science program.
• One year of experience providing mental health clinical services, including individual and group therapy.
• Demonstrated expertise in mental health diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment.

(*Eligible for licensure in Minnesota as a Mental Health Professional as defined by Minnesota Statute subd. 18, clause 1-6. Applicants may be required to provide documentation of license eligibility.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.
• Skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Basic personal computer skills.
• Ability to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide mental health treatment; and develop a continuing care plan under limited supervision.
• Ability to teach a psycho-educational course; effectively function within a multidisciplinary team; exercise sound judgement; demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries; and temporarily manage daily program operations.

To qualify for a Clinical Program Therapist 4, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, and LMFT) as defined by Minnesota Statute subd. 18, clause 1-6.(NOTE: Applicants that are within one year of educational requirements for licensure maybe considered for a provisional appointment until fully licensed.)

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF LICENSURE AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Mental Health, applicants who meet the qualifications for the Clinical Program Therapist 4 will be further evaluated on the following:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.
• Ability to independently formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; provide behavioral health treatment and clinical supervision; and develop a continuing care plan.

• Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.
• Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.
• One year experience post-master's degree or higher (as defined above) providing mental health clinical services.
• Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

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 This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

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. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

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.

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Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at )

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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