Job Details 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: 12/01/2026
- 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 : 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.
Job Summary 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.
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.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us or 651-539-7190 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651-539-7243
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us
