Clinical Program Therapist - Chemical Dependency Counselor

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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 Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients.

The MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

• Provide professional chemical dependency assessment, counseling, and education for patients with identified substance abuse and/or dependence.
• Coordinate the development of individualized treatment plans related to substance abuse.
• Deliver psycho‑educational curriculums.
• Co‑facilitate group therapy.
• Prepare written documentation for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or a related field.
• Licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Minnesota.

• One year of post‑bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health services, including at least four of the following activities:
• Providing direct care and therapeutic support to individuals.
• Assisting with assessment of behavioral health challenges, including data collection.
• Experience leading and/or facilitating educational groups or therapeutic activities with individuals with mental health symptoms.
• Experience developing or implementing support or treatment plans that address behavior through adaptations, activities, interventions, education, engagement, and support.
• Assisting in planning and hand‑off communication of support plans and strategies for supporting individuals upon discharge.
• Developing or assisting in the development of behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation.
• Supervised training experience obtained as part of a bachelor’s degree program may be counted towards years of experience (pre‑graduate experience).

• Experience providing behavioral health services to clients with substance use disorders.
• Experience in substance abuse counseling.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer‑paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

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