Job Details Working Title: Forensic Evaluator Job Class: Behavioral Medicine Practitioner Agency: Direct Care and Treatment - Job ID: 96575
- Location: Various
- Telework Eligible: Yes and remote eligible
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 11/05/26
- Closing Date: 11/20/26
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Health Trt Prf
- Division/Unit: MSOP Admin Svcs / MSOPFOREVA LiveWorkOutside A&E
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift 8:00am-4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Salary Range: $40.63 - $67.13 / hourly; $84,835 - $140,167 / annually
- Job Class Option: Forensic Examiner
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 213 - Health Treatment Professional/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- 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 As a Forensic Evaluator, you may be eligible for a work arrangement of either telework or remote designation pending policy guidelines
This is an extension of the original posting, if you applied between 08/26/26 - 11/1/26, you do not need to reapply.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN.
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking an individual to join our team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a
Forensic Evaluator. In this role you will provide comprehensive risk assessments, research, and forensic consultation in the specialized field of civilly committed sexual offenders to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
As an independent, highly competent, specialized psychologist in this role your responsibilities will include:
- Selects and administers assessments, conducts clinical interviews and/or mental status examinations, and completes evaluations
- Consults and provides testimony to the Minnesota Commitment Appeal Panel and Special Review Board hearings
- Provides specialized and technical consultation to the courts, attorneys, and other professionals
- Provides sophisticated problem-solving skills when providing consultations, as well as mentoring and educational experiences to unlicensed psychologists to enhance department's overall clinical skills
- Provides mentoring, clinical supervision and training to unlicensed psychologists
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Forensic Psychology
- Licensure as a Psychologist (LP)by the Minnesota Board of Psychology or MN license eligible from another state
- 1 yr of post licensed work experience in a forensic or correctional setting using evidenced-based treatment approaches and the application of comprehensive psychological services (e.g., psychological evaluation, crisis intervention).
Preferred Qualifications - Competency in administration and interpretation of instruments utilized in forensic evaluations.
- Competence and experience in testifying and completing court-ordered evaluations as well as knowledge of mental health case law is highly preferred.
- 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 - Direct Care & Treatment 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 Doctoral Degree at time of interview. Copies of the college degrees are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
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 at Lauren.a.herbert@state.mn.us
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 at dana.schneider@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: Dana Schneider at Dana.schneider@state.mn.us
