Remote Deputy Director, Care & Treatment Ops

State of Minnesota; Vadnais Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Deputy Director for Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) to provide executive leadership across MSOP operations, facility management, policy and compliance, and security. This role drives cost-efficient programming while maintaining a therapeutic environment and strong public safety standards.

With 5+ years of secured residential treatment leadership, you will oversee two facilities, collaborate with diverse agencies, and shape strategic directions to meet short-

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of managerial or advanced supervisory experience within a secured residential treatment setting.
• Establishing and acquiring support for funding and management of budgets.
• Ensuring program compliance with processes, policies, procedures, and regulations related to management, staffing, contracts, procurement/supply, and fiscal management.
• Oversight of licensing and/or compliance issues related to maintaining programming certification and/or licensure.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other State, County, and Federal agencies, advocacy groups, vendors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operational activities of MSOP's secured facilities to ensure a safe environment for staff, clients, and the public.
• Participate in DCT committees, facilitate, and monitor continuous improvement projects; represent MSOP on committees and lead inquiries from regulators.
• Oversee program infrastructure, regulation compliance, and physical plant construction for timely, cost-efficient plans.
• Collaborate to support MSOP strategic direction in HR, financial services, staff development, worker safety, and business continuity planning.
• Influence and shape the strategic and tactical direction of MSOP to achieve short and long-term objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory/compliance oversight

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Law Enforcement, or related field

Job description

The State of Minnesota is seeking a Deputy Director for Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) to provide executive leadership across MSOP operations, facility management, policy and compliance, and security. This role drives cost-efficient programming while maintaining a therapeutic environment and strong public safety standards.

With 5+ years of secured residential treatment leadership, you will oversee two facilities, collaborate with diverse agencies, and shape strategic directions to meet short-