- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 09/16/2026
- Closing Date: 10/29/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
- Division/Unit: MSOP / MSOP ML Clinical Team
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Qualified Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Skilled
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Senior Clinician Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 4 Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

- Job ID: 97043
- Location: Moose Lake
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 09/16/2026
- Closing Date: 10/29/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
- Division/Unit: MSOP / MSOP ML Clinical Team
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Qualified
- 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.

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.

Senior Clinicians may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $2,500

Senior Clinicians may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement.

This is a continuous job posting and will be used to fill multiple permanent, full-time Senior Clinician (Clinical Program Therapist 4) vacancies for the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

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. With facilities located in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN, MSOP offers a stable career where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Senior Clinician Responsibilities Include

- Providing group therapy and some individual counseling




- Preparing written documentation for internal and external audiences
- Creating treatment plans
- Delivering psycho-educational curriculums
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Conducting diagnostic and other assessments
- Providing clinical leadership

Minimum Qualifications

- Master's or doctorate degree in psychology, social work, or related field AND
- Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a mental health professional (e.g., LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT)

Additional Requirements

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 to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

About Direct Care And Treatment

Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota. DCT operates treatment programs, residen

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