Corr Program Director

State of Minnesota; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota's Corrections Dept seeks a Corr Program Director to provide clinical and administrative supervision of the Reshape substance use disorder treatment program and living unit, as well as the assessment process at Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud.

This leadership role requires licensure in relevant behavioral health fields, strong supervision skills, and experience with chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders within a correctional population.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).
• OR current MN licensure as LICSW/LP/LP/LPCC/LMFT with Chemical Dependency Competency as described under MN Statute 148F.11, Subd 1.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision.
• Oversee evaluation and treatment of chemical dependency.
• Administrative supervision of Reshape treatment program and living unit; oversee assessment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Chemical dependency evaluation

Education

LADC licensure eligibility

Licensed in MN with Chemical Dependency Competency (LICSW/LP/LPC/LPCC/LMFT)

Job description

• Working Title: Corr Program Director

• Job Class: Corrections Program Director

• Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 98182

• Location : St. Cloud

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-St Cloud-MMA

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL Psychological Sv Dir Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/7:30 am to 4:00 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually

• Job Class Option : Chemical Dependency

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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.

The position includes both clinical and administrative supervision of Reshape substance use disorder treatment program & living unit as well as the substance use disorder assessment process and procedures at the Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud.

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 experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure* by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC);

OR

Current licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) that includes Chemical Dependency Treatment Competency as described under Minnesota Statute 148F.11, Subd 1.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or supervisory ability.

• Demonstrated expertise in chemical dependency evaluation and treatment.

• Ability to provide clinical supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and/or supervisory ability.

• Demonstrated expertise in chemical dependency evaluation and treatment.

• Ability to provide clinical supervision.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience working with clients on mental health issues.

• At least 3 years of advanced professional-level or higher experience working with clients on mental health issues.

• Experience in treating co-occurring disorders.

• Professional experience with a correctional population.

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 may 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.