Clinical Program Therapist 4 - Mental Health

State of Minnesota; Oak Park Heights (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota seeks a Clinical Program Therapist 4 – Mental Health to provide direct licensed clinical services within a Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights.

The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group therapy, with opportunities to advise on program development for complex cases. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral science program.
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT).
• Two years of experience providing mental health clinical services, including individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct licensed independent clinical mental health services to clients in DOC facilities.
• Perform assessments including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning.
• Consult and advise on program development; handle more complex clinical cases.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Verbal & written communication

Supervision (preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Minnesota Licensure as Mental Health Professional (LICSW/LP/LPCC/LMFT)

Job description

Working Title: Clinical Program Therapist 4 - Mental Health

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 97215

• Location : Oak Park Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes/One (1) day per month

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/23/2026

• Closing Date : 10/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Oak Park Hgts / OPH Prog Dir-Behavior Health B

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Days/7:45 am to 4:15 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will provide direct licensed independent clinical mental health services to clients within DOC facilities. You will be expected to perform assessments, including diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and treatment planning of clients and to consult and advise on program development. Therapists at this level are assigned more complex clinical cases.

Work is in a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Oak Park Heights with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Current Minnesota licensure as a Mental Health Professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, and LMFT) as defined by Minnesota Statute 245.462 subd. 18, clause 1-6.

• Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral science program.

• Two (2) years of experience providing mental health clinical services, including individual and group therapy

Applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following:

• Ability to provide clinical supervision to behavioral health staff

• Verbal and written communication skills, including proficient documentation skills

• Interpersonal and human relation skills

• Ability to formulate diagnostic assessments and implement individualized treatment plans; provide mental health treatment; and develop continuing care plans under limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical supervision to other behavioral health staff.

• Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.

• Experience providing mental health clinical services

• Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

• Experience providing trauma informed therapy services

• Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI).

• Commitment to providing culturally competent services, with an ongoing commitment to training, development, and licensure maintenance.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at [e-mail] . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.