Clinical Program Therapist - SUD Release Planner

Position: Clinical Program Therapist 3 - SUD Release Planner
Location: Circle Pines

** working title: clinical program therapist 3 - sud release planner*
* ** job class: clinical program therapist 3*
* ** agency: corrections dept*
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** job ** : 95357

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** location** : lino lakes

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** telework eligible** : no

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** full/part time** : full-time

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** regular/temporary** : unlimited

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** who may apply** : open to all qualified job seekers

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** date posted** : 07/08/2026

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** closing date** : 07/14/2026

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** hiring agency/seniority unit** : corrections dept / corrections facilities-mape

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** division/unit** : minn corr facl - lino lakes / ll clinical prog therapist c

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** work shift/work hours** : day shift/8-4:30 pm

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** days of work** : monday - friday

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** travel required** : no

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** salary range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** classified status** : classified

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** bargaining unit/union** : 214 - mn assoc of professional empl/mape

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** flsa status** : exempt - professional

+ designated in connect 700 program for applicants with disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) : yes

** 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 exists to provide discharge planning services for identified chemically dependent incarcerated persons being released from*
* ** minnesota correctional facility (mcf) - lino lakes (ll).*
* Work is in a minnesota correctional facility (mcf) - lino lakes with incarcerated individuals.

** minimum qualifications*
* 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/education/experience:

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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 chemical dependency treatment 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 a current ladc license within the probationary period.)

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Three years post-licensure experience providing clinical services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with chemical dependency and/or co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health issues; or a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or a related behavioral science or social science program and three years of post-bachelor's degree experience as described above; or a master's degree in one of the above degree programs and one year of post-master's degree experience as described above;

or a psy.d. Or ph.d. In psychology.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

-           comprehensive knowledge and skills in all aspects of chemical dependency programming.

-           training and experience in providing behavioral health treatment, including individual and group therapy 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 lead work direction to other chemical dependency treatment program staff.

-           ability to formulate…