Job Details Working Title: Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 Job Class: Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 Agency: Direct Care and Treatment - Job ID: 97413
- Location: Anoka
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/02/2026
- Closing Date: 01/29/2027
- 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: No
- Psychiatrist 1Salary Range: $104.15 - $177.38 / hourly; $217,465 - $370,369 / annually
- Psychiatrist 2Salary Range: $123.63 - $185.43 / hourly; $258,139 - $387,177 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
- FLSA: Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Direct Care and Treatment 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 Ready to make a difference providing treatment to some of Minnesota's most vulnerable adults? Tired of hours spent in prior authorization calls and utilization reviews? Wish you could spend time treating patients over weeks instead of days in an inpatient setting? Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) has an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate psychiatrist to provide quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team. As the attending psychiatrist, you will be working with individuals admitted from multiple referral sources, including jails, hospitals, and community settings, and providing treatment collaboratively with psychiatric and primary care practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals. The psychiatrist will provide clinical direction and leadership to an interdisciplinary team on two units, overseeing assessment and treatment coordination by psychiatric and primary care APRNs, psychology, social work, and allied health team members.
As part of the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division, AMRTC is a 96-bed modern tertiary care teaching hospital, which provides hospital care to adults with mental illness and substance use disorders (often co-occurring), as well as other complex health conditions. AMRTC is the hub of a state psychiatric care network including 7 smaller hospitals and a wide range of community-based resources. Multidisciplinary teams provide care guided by evidence-based practices and a person-centered treatment philosophy.
Why Join Our Team? - Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
- Longer-term inpatient care allows for doctor/patient relationship development in a way other systems don't offer
- Optional on-call opportunities for added compensation
- Work/Life balance
- Excellent administrative support
- No third-party billing issues
Qualifications 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.
Minimum Qualifications This position will be hired at the level of which the selected candidate meets qualifications.
Psychiatrist 1: - Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
- Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
Psychiatrist 2: - Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
- Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
- Completion of a fellowship program preferably in Forensic Psychiatry however, other sub-specialties will be considered
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications - Interest in Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Psychiatry
- 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 REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment 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 .
About Direct Care and Treatment DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Benefits 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.
Your benefits may include: - Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- 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
Support to help you reach your career goals: - 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 studentaid.gov )
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: - 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.
