Job Details Working Title: Medical Specialist 3 Job Class: Medical Specialist 3 Agency: Direct Care and Treatment - Job ID: 98336
- Location: Anoka
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 11/10/2026
- Closing Date: 12/10/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment
- Division/Unit: Adult Mental Health / Medical/Psychiatrist Doctors
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: yes
- Salary Range: $97.68 - $146.58 / hourly; $203,955 - $306,059 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/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 **Looking for a rewarding career as a Primary Care Physician serving Minnesotans?** Ready to make a difference providing treatment to some of Minnesota's most vulnerable patients? Tired of hours spent in prior authorization calls and inbox messages? Wish you could ditch the short appointment slots? Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) has an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate primary care physician to provide quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team. As the primary care physician, you will be managing the medical needs of complex patients at our freestanding psychiatric hospitals across the state collaboratively with psychiatric practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals.
As part of the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division, our Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHHs) are six 16 bed facilities that provide psychiatric hospital level of care to adults with mental illness and substance use disorders (often co-occurring), as well as other complex health conditions. CBHHs are the spokes in a hub and spoke model of a state psychiatric care network. The hospitals are in Alexandria, Annandale, Baxter, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, and Rochester, with a large hub in Anoka (Anoka Metro Regional Treatment center). Multidisciplinary teams provide care guided by evidence-based practices and a person-centered treatment philosophy.
In this role, you will:
- Review and oversee the primary care provided by APRNs at the CBHHs, remotely or augmented with telehealth.
- Travel as needed to the CBHHs to assess patients in person.
- Provide primary care medical services to patients.
- Actively participate in the functioning of the medical staff organization.
- Participate in and assist in development of educational activities for the medical staff.
Travel may be frequent and would vary depending on clinical needs. The role may include cross coverage for other service line physicians at times. Patients in the MHSATS system have longer lengths of stay than most community hospitals, affording the opportunity to delve into complex behavioral and physical health concerns and help set the patients we serve on a trajectory toward wellness. Because our facilities are freestanding psychiatric hospitals and not acute care hospitals, this position focuses on typical primary care needs such as chronic disease management and minor acute medical problems. As such, candidates are not required to have recent hospital-based medicine experience.
Why Join Our Team? - Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
- Our setting allows you to take the time you need with the patients who need it most
- Work with a group of experienced and skilled nurse practitioners in a supportive role
- Work/Life balance
- Excellent administrative support
- No third-party billing issues
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Board certification withthe American Board of Family Practice or Internal Medicine or Board Eligible.
- An active unrestricted State of Minnesota medical license, or ability to obtain a State of Minnesota medical license.
- CMS eligible provider.
Preferred Qualifications - Three (3) plus years of experience in a primary care specialty.
- One (1) year of experience working in an environment with adults with severe mental Illnesses.
- 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.
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 .
