Clinical Program Therapist - Chemical Dependency Counselor

Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Chemical Dependency Counselor

Working Title: Chemical Dependency Counselor
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job : 93833
• Location
  :
  Moose Lake
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/07/2026
• Closing Date
  : 07/20/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE DCT Central Office
• Division/Unit
  : MSOP / MSOP ML Clinical Team K
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,303 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

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.

MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. MSOP Moose Lake site serves clients in the earlier stages of treatment in a secure setting.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provides professional chemical dependency assessment, counseling, and education for patients with an identified substance abuse and/or dependence.
• Coordinate the development of the individualized treatment plan as related to substance abuse.
• Delivering psycho-educational curriculums
• Co-facilitating group therapy
• Preparing written documentation for internal and external audiences
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

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

One year (1) of post-bachelor's degree experience providing behavioral health services including at least 4 of the 6 activities listed below:

• 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 plans 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/assisting in development of behavioral interventions and recommendations for interdisciplinary staff implementation

Note:

Supervised training experience obtained as a part of requirements for a bachelor’s degree program may be counted towards years of experience. (Pre-gradation experience)

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

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION
- Applicants will be required…