Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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• Working Title:
  
  Child and Adole Psychiatrist
• Job Class:
  Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Agency:
  Direct Care and Treatment
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/20/2025
• Closing Date: 01/08/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit: DCT Support Services / DCT Medical Staff
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $130.11 - $195.17 / hourly; $271,669 - $407,514 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union:
  Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 Department of Human Services does not provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E‑Verify.

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a psychiatrist serving Minnesotans?

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $15,000!!!

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) has opportunities for psychiatrists to join our team to provide quality care as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. Our psychiatrists work with individuals who have been admitted to our programs from different referral sources—jails, hospitals, and community settings—to provide treatment alongside psychiatric and primary care practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals.

• Our system is devoted to providing high‑quality care for those who most need it
• Longer‑term inpatient care allows for doctor/patient relationship development in a way other systems don’t offer
• Optional on‑call opportunities for added compensation
• Work/life balance
• No third‑party billing issues
• Excellent administrative support

• Community Based Services
  • Child & Adolescent
  • Community Support
  • Minnesota Life Bridge/Crisis Services
  • Residential and Vocational Services
• Forensic Services
  • Community Integration Services
  • Competency Attainment Services
  • Forensic Examiner Network
  • Forensic Mental Health Program
  • Forensic Nursing Home
  • Jail Consultation Services
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
  • Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
  • Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital
  • Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise
  • Community Behavioral Health Hospitals
  • Minnesota Specialty Health Systems
• Minnesota Sex Offender Program
  • Community Preparation Services
  • Secure facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter
  • Reintegration Services
• Outpatient Services
  • Ambulatory Services (dental clinics, outpatient primary and psychiatry care)
  • Laboratory and Pharmacy Services

Positions are open to experienced psychiatrists as well as graduating fellows.

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
• Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
• Completion of a fellowship program preferably in Forensic Psychiatry; other sub‑specialties considered
• Completion of a fellowship program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (required for Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist)

• Adult inpatient psychiatry experience
• Experience working in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric setting
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Interest in Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMIs) Psychiatry
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and experience working with diverse populations

• Resume must clearly describe experience in the listed areas and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each position held.
• Reference checks to verify credentials and a criminal background…