Clinical Program Therapist or - Substance Use Disorder

overview

clinical program therapist 1 or 2 - substance use disorder

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working title: clinical program therapist 1 or 2 - substance use disorder
job class: clinical program therapist 2
agency: corrections dept

• job
• location: willow river
• telework eligible: no
• full/part time: full-time
• regular/temporary: unlimited
• who may apply: open to all qualified job seekers
• date posted: 09/5/2025
• closing date: 09/18/2025
• hiring agency/seniority unit: corrections dept / corrections facilities-mape
• division/unit: minn corr facl - willow river / wr psychologist supv staff
• work shift/work hours: day shift/8 am to 4:30 pm
• days of work: monday - friday
• travel required: no
• salary range cpt 1: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,806 - $76,650 / annually
• salary range cpt 2: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
• job class option: chemical dependency
• classified status: classified
• designated in connect 700 program for applicants with disabilities: yes

the work involves providing specialized professional therapeutic programming to offenders in an alcohol and other drug treatment program. Incumbent is capable of performing all aspects of program content, including security, assessment/evaluation, psycho-educational programming, monitoring and reporting, teaching, training and professional standards. Work is in a minnesota correctional facility (mcf) - willow river with incarcerated individuals.

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.

licensure

current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the minnesota board of behavioral health and therapy as an alcohol and drug counselor (ladc) or equivalently qualified to perform alcohol and drug counseling under minnesota statute 148f.11.

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* note to license-eligible applicants: please include information regarding your license-eligibility in your resume or application. To maintain employment, the successful candidate who is eligible for ladc licensure must possess a temporary adc permit within 60 calendar days of the first day of employment and current ladc license within the probationary period.)

licensure

current licensure or eligibility for licensure by the minnesota board of behavioral health and therapy as an alcohol and drug counselor (ladc) or equivalently qualified to perform alcohol and drug counseling under minnesota statute 148f.11.

(
* note to license-eligible applicants: please include information regarding your license-eligibility in your resume or application. To maintain employment, the successful candidate who is eligible for ladc licensure must possess a temporary adc permit within 60 calendar days of the first day of employment and current ladc license within the probationary period.)

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experience/education

one year of experience providing behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders; or master s degree in alcohol and drug counseling/studies, psychology, social work, marriage and family, counseling, or a related behavioral health/science program

• if your degree is in a related behavioral health/science program not listed above, you may be asked to provide an unofficial college transcript.
• knowledge of substance use treatment methods and practices.
• knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.
• skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation skills.
• interpersonal/human relations skills.
• basic personal computer skills.
• ability to provide substance use treatment; formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; and develop a continuing care plan.
• ability to teach a psycho-educational course; effectively function within a multi-disciplinary team; exercise sound judgment; and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries.

please note that applicants invited to interview will be asked to provide documentation of licensure or license-eligibility at the time of interview.

• current minnesota ladc licensure at time of hire.
• bachelor s or advanced degree in psychology, social work or a related behavioral science or social science program.
• experience working in a correctional/secure setting.

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 esky.us. This position will require tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

the selection process may include screening…