Clinical Program Therapist​/Social Worker

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/14/2026
• Closing Date: 01/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit: AMRTC / Social Services Department
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8-4:30
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / 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.

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.

In this role of a Social Worker, you will provide direct care clinical back‑up to social workers at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center. Under limited supervision Social Workers promote a timely return to the community through the development of a comprehensive discharge and aftercare plan; incorporating utilization management principals, risk management, and continuity of care. Care, treatment, and services are provided through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include appropriate initial assessment of needs;

development of a plan for care, treatment, and services; the provision of care, treatment, and services; ongoing assessment of whether the care, treatment, and services provided are meeting the patient’s needs, and either the successful discharge of the patient or referral or transfer of the patient for continuing care, treatment, and services.

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) is an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness in a large, campus‑based setting. The population also includes individuals civilly committed for specialized care, such as competency for criminal court (Rule 20), emergency 48‑hour bed holds, and co‑occurring mental illness/chemical dependency. Located just 15 minutes north of the Twin Cities metro, this modern facility offers compassionate, person‑centered care in a pleasant environment appreciated by patients and employees alike.

• Bachelor's degree in social work; AND
• Licensure by the State of Minnesota to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW); AND
• One year (1) of post‑bachelor's degree experience providing clinical services.

OR

• Master's degree in social work; AND
• Licensure by the State of Minnesota to practice as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

NOTE
- 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.

The Department of Human Services 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.

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