Clinical Services Supervisor / Group Supervisor

State of Minnesota; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota’s Direct Care & Treatment, CARE Fergus Falls, seeks a Clinical Services Supervisor to lead clinical and operations for the CARE program. You will oversee treatment services for substance use and co-occurring disorders, develop staff capacity, and ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, in Fergus Falls. Licensed Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselor and independent behavioral health professional licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor or team lead in a behavioral health setting.
• 3+ years of clinical leadership or supervision in behavioral health treatment.
• Licensure in Minnesota as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and as an independent behavioral health professional.
• Experience coordinating program operations, staff development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the CARE Fergus Falls program.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder treatment services.
• Develop staff capacity and support program operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Program development

Education

LADC license (Minnesota)

Independent behavioral health professional license (LPCC/LP/LMFT/LICSW)

Job description

• Telework Eligible: No
• Working Title: Clinical Services Supervisor
• Job Class: Group Supervisor
• Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
• Job ID: 98368
• Location: Fergus Falls
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/12/2026
• Closing Date: 11/18/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Ferg Fls Reg incl SOCS MMA
• Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CARE Fergus Falls Pgm Spv
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $37.28 - $53.97 / hourly; $77,840 - $112,689 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• 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.

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.

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls has an opening for a Clinical Services Supervisor to join a team dedicated to helping people on the road to recovery. This individual is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for the Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered substance use disorder and co‑occurring treatment services. The position develops staff capacity, supports program operations and continuous quality improvement, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities while promoting safe, effective, and evidence‑based care.

CARE provides residential treatment for adults with substance abuse disorders. CARE Fergus Falls specializes in the delivery of integrated dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, leading to a lifelong process of recovery.

All DCT leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the competencies from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Getting Work Done

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*
• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must also include:
  • 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions
  • 100+ hours per year time commitment

To qualify, you must also:

• Have 3 years of experience with providing clinical leadership, clinical supervision, or oversight of behavioral health treatment services, including decision making, treatment planning, or program development evaluation.
• Be licensed in the State of Minnesota as an Alcohol and Drug counselor AND
• Be licensed in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (i.e. LPCC, LP, LMFT, LICSW)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical leadership, supervision, or direct treatment within a residential substance use disorder treatment program.
• Experience collaborating to support clinical decision making related to referrals, admissions, continued stay, transfers, discharge, and level‑of‑care determinations.
• Experience with program operations and administration, including program development, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, personnel management, and/or collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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.

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.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

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
• 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

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.