Social Worker / Clinical Program Therapist 3

State of Minnesota

Alexandria (MN)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 101,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive up to $2,500

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

State of Minnesota’s Direct Care & Treatment agency seeks a compassionate Licensed Social Worker for the CBHH Alexandria unit to deliver integrated health care and social services as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, this 16-bed inpatient facility focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and discharge planning with community support resources. Play a key role in improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field with MN licensure (LSW).
Two years of post-bachelor’s degree behavioral health clinical experience with 3 of the 5 listed activities.
Or a Master’s degree with MN licensure options plus one year post-master’s experience with 3 activities.

Responsibilities

Meet weekly with patients to provide support, psychoeducation, address barriers to discharge, and care planning
Facilitate patient and family education
Initiates appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services
Maintains relationships with community providers

Skills

Psychoeducation

Case coordination

Comprehensive assessments

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field

Minnesota LSW/LISW/LISCW or LGSW licensure

Job description

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 94210
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 08/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm, one late shift 11:00am-7:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday and every 6th Saturday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,477 / annually
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: Yes

Working Title: Social Worker

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

This position was previously announced on 06/27/2026. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply.

Job ID: 94210
Location: Alexandria
Telework Eligible: No
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 08/24/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Clinical
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm, one late shift 11:00am-7:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday and every 6th Saturday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,477 / annually
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: 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.

This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive up to $2,500 as well as relocation reimbursement ***

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria is seeking a compassionate, person-centered Licensed Social Worker to join our team dedicated to make a difference in the lives of others. In this key role, you will deliver integrated health care and social services, along with participating as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episode.

Responsibilities include:

Meet one-on-one with patients weekly to provide support, psychoeducation, address barriers to discharge, and care planning
Facilitate patient and family education
Initiates appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services
Maintains appropriate and effective relationships with community providers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Two years of post-bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field;
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)
One year of post master’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions
Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members
Conducting comprehensive assessments
Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure
Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
Independent Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)

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.

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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: