Clinical Program Therapist 3 - Clinician

State of Minnesota; Moose Lake (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $2,500

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Clinician (Clinical Program Therapist 3) in Moose Lake to provide group and individual therapy within the MSOP program. You'll prepare documentation, create treatment plans, and deliver psycho-educational curricula as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time, day-shift role offers a stable government position with relocation and hiring bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• One year of professional experience providing clinical services, including group and individual therapy.

Responsibilities

• Providing group therapy and some individual counseling
• Preparing written documentation for internal and external audiences
• Creating treatment plans
• Delivering psycho-educational curriculums
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Group therapy

Individual counseling

Documentation

Treatment planning

Psychoeducation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Working Title: Clinician

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 95262

• 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 : 09/23/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics

• Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP ML Clinical Team H

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Clinical Program Therapist 3Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Job Class Option : Sex Offender Trmnt Prog

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

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.

Clinicians may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500!!

Clinicians may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement.

This is a continuous job posting and will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time Clinician (Clinical Program Therapist 3) vacancies for the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

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. With facilities located in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN, MSOP offers a stable career where you can make a meaningful impact every day. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

Clinician primary responsibilities include:

• Providing group therapy and some individual counseling

• Preparing written documentation for internal and external audiences

• Creating treatment plans

• Delivering psycho-educational curriculums

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related field AND

• One year of professional experience providing clinical services, including group and individual therapy

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.