Job Details

Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Substance Use Disorder
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 96917
• Location: St. Cloud
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL CD Program Director
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/7 am to 3:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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 : 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.

Job Summary

As a Substance Use Therapist, you will provide therapeutic programming to clients in an alcohol and other drug treatment program. You will also be responsible for all aspects of program content independently, including security, assessment/evaluation, psycho-educational programming, monitoring, reporting, teaching, training, and perform lead work functions as assigned.

Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - St. Cloud with incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications

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.

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure through reciprocity* 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 6-month probationary period.)

• Three (3) years of experience providing behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy

*An associate's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field may substitute for six months, a bachelor's degree in a previously listed field may substitute for one year, a master's degree in a previously listed field may substitute for 2 years of experience

Applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following:

• Verbal and written communication skills, including proficient documentation skills
• Interpersonal and human relation skills
• Ability to provide substance use treatment; formulate and implement treatment plan; and develop a continuing care plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in psychology, Social Work or a related Behavioral Science or Social Science program or a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Psychology.
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, and LMFT) as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6.
• Experience providing lead work direction to other behavioral health staff.
• Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.
• Experience providing services to clients with co-occurring mental health and 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 [email protected] . 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. 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.

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 [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Shelley Rojesky at [email protected] or 651-361-7382 .

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 Shelley Rojesky at [email protected] .