Hospital Administrator​/Direct Care and Treatment Manager

Working Title:

Hospital Administrator Job Class:
Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2 Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job
• Location:
  
  Willmar
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager
• Division/Unit:
  Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MHSATS Southern Region Site Ld
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

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 may be eligible for relocation reimbursement

The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar is a Joint Commission accredited hospital with a strong focus and commitment to service, quality, compliance, and great patient outcomes! CABHH is a state-of-the-art award-winning facility, designed specifically for the purpose of delivering inpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18) with serious behavioral and emotional conditions.

CABHH is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Hospital Administrator to lead our treatment team focused on innovation and implementing best practices.

As the Hospital Administrator, in partnership with the Clinical Director, you will lead a multi-talented team consisting of medical staff, nurses, social workers, therapists and rehabilitation professionals in the overall operations of the hospital and oversee the provision of cost effective and quality care and treatment to patients who have been civilly committed. The supportive team atmosphere and commitment to the core values of integrity, respect, person-centeredness, and safety make CABHH Willmar a great place to work.

• Provide overall administrative direction and leadership to the clinical, human, fiscal, and physical plant resources to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and treatment;
• Determine the direction and scope of treatment staff activity;
• Develop strategies to identify and resolve operational and physical plant issues;
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with local, county, and community services to provide an array of treatment resources for patients;
• Ensure training and credentialing requirements are met and encourage staff professional development;
• Ensure treatment services continuously meet or exceed all applicable Federal, State and local rules, standard, and regulations.

• Current Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executive (FACHE)
• 3 years of healthcare administration or management experience in a behavioral health hospital or residential (inpatient) treatment facility. Experience must include:
• Identifying and cultivating talent, engaging mutual respect and promoting a culture of high performance and teamwork while prioritizing professional development and conflict resolution resulting in engaged staff in a healthy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and/or compel change throughout a healthcare organization.
• Demonstration of strong business acumen and knowledge of healthcare, and experience in making complex and difficult decisions
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.

• 5 years of healthcare administration and management experience
• Experience working with children and adolescents.

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.

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