Job Details Working Title: Assessment Psychologist / Behavioral Medicine Practitioner Job Class: Psychologist 3/ Behavioral Medicine Practitioner Agency: Direct Care and Treatment - Job ID: 88686
- Location: Moose Lake
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/28/2026
- Closing Date: 11/30/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
- Division/Unit: MSOP Prof Staff / MSOP Program Assessment
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range:
- Psychologist 3: $40.63 - $60.39 / hourly; $84,835- $126,094 / annually
- Behavioral Medicine Practitioner: $40.63 - $67.13 / hourly; $84,835 - $140,167 / 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
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 This position is being posted simultaneously at the Psychologist 3 and Behavioral Medicine Practitioner levels. The level in which the position is filled will be based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position.
** Candidates hired as a Psychologist 3 may be eligible for promotion to Behavioral Medicine Practitioner after attaining sufficient post-licensure experience**
Job Summary 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. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.
Primary responsibilities include: - Providing expertise in sex offense specific treatment, assessment, and research as a crucial member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
- Conducting integrated psychological assessments to address a range of referral questions, including those related to psychosexual, mental health, personality, and/or cognitive/neuropsychological functioning as well as other treatment concerns as clinically indicated
- Presenting information regarding psychological assessment results, treatment progress, and other pertinent clinical data to multi-disciplinary team members
- Assessing clients in crisis related to self-injurious behaviors and/or suicidality
- Providing leadership and clinical direction to other psychologists, psychology interns, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary team members
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Psychologist 3
- Ph.D., or Psy.D. in psychology*; AND
- Licensure as a psychologist (LP) by the Minnesota Board of Psychology or License Eligible **
* Note: Candidates working toward an applicable degree may apply for a contingent offer based on anticipated graduation/degree conferral
**Note: Doctoral level graduates working towards licensure may behired on a provisional basis and receive supervision under a licensed MSOP Psychologist to obtain licensure
- Behavioral Medicine Practitioner
- Ph.D., or Psy.D. in psychology; AND
- Licensure as a psychologist (LP) by the Minnesota Board of Psychology; AND
- One year of post-license experience
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments
- Ability to complete integrated reports to address a range of referral questions related to cognitive, personality, mental health, and psychosexual functioning
- Experience in delivering mental health and/or sex offense specific treatment in a secure and/or residential setting.
- 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 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.
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 the position, contact Elizabeth Peterson at elizabeth.k.peterson@state.mn.us
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID 60603, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Samantha DeVries at samantha.devries@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact t he Office of Equal Opportunity at Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651-539-7243 for assistance.
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 Samantha.devries@state.mn.us.
