Treatment Psychologist- Psychologist

Working Title

Treatment Psychologist
- Psychologist 3

Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Date Posted: 12/13/2025
• Closing Date: 01/13/2026
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Salary Range: $39.93 - $59.35 hourly; $83,373 - $123,922 annually

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 Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex‑offense‑specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that serves over 700 individuals who are civilly committed for sexual offending.

The St. Peter site serves clients in the middle stages of treatment and clients with compromised executive functioning in a secure setting.

• Providing individualized interventions that target trauma, gender dysphoria, and other mental health needs
• Completing psychological assessments
• Consulting with a multidisciplinary team regarding assessment results, diagnosis, effective treatment strategies, and risk management
• Conducting crisis assessments and interventions related to self‑harm and suicidality
• Providing leadership and clinical direction to other psychologists, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in psychology
• Licensure as a psychologist (LP) by the Minnesota Board of Psychology or license eligible
• Doctoral‑level graduates working toward licensure may be hired on a provisional basis and receive supervision under a licensed MSOP psychologist to obtain licensure
• Note:
  
  Candidates working toward an applicable degree may apply for a contingent offer based on anticipated graduation/degree conferral

• EMDR certification or experience practicing EMDR therapy
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Resume must clearly describe experience in the areas listed above and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each position held.

Reference and background checks will be conducted by DCT prior to appointment.

Education verification:
Applicants must provide a copy of their high‑school diploma or college transcript/degree at the time of interview. College credentials must clearly identify the field of study.

TB screening:
New employees must provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) via blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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Questions about the application process? Contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us. For additional information, visit mn.gov/careers.

Questions about this position? Contact Macy Ollrich rich.us or 651‑431‑6697.

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1) meet service requirements and have at least a 30% service‑connected disability rating;
2) provide qualifying documentation; and
3) meet all minimum qualifications. Submit documentation before the closing date to macy.ollrich.us.

Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota, providing residential and vocational services for individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more.

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other…