Job Details

Job Class: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 87242
• Location: Willmar
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/02/2025
• Closing Date: 07/31/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / MHSATS Medical Services
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $130.11 - $195.17 / hourly; $271,669 - $407,514 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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.

Job Summary

**Looking for a rewarding career as a psychiatrist serving Minnesotans**

Ready to make a difference providing treatment to some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable kids? Tired of hours spent in prior authorization calls and utilization reviews? Wish you could spend time treating patients over weeks instead of days in an inpatient setting? The Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar, Minnesota has an opportunity for a skilled and compassionate child and adolescent psychiatrist to provide quality care as part of an interdisciplinary team. As the attending psychiatrist, you will be working with children between the ages of 6 and 18 who are admitted from multiple referral sources, including hospitals and community settings, and providing treatment collaboratively with psychiatric and primary care practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, rehab workers and other mental health professionals. The psychiatrist will provide clinical direction and leadership to an interdisciplinary team in a 16-bed hospital, overseeing assessment and treatment coordination by psychiatric and primary care APRNs, psychology, social work, and allied health team members.

As part of the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) administration, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS) division, CABHH is a 16-bed modern behavioral health hospital, which provides hospital level care to children with mental illness. CABHH is the pediatric hospital in a state psychiatric care network that includes 7 other hospitals and a wide range of community-based resources. The interdisciplinary teams provide care guided by evidence-based practices and a person-centered treatment philosophy.

• Our system is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
• Longer-term inpatient care allows for doctor/patient relationship development in a way other systems don’t offer
• On-call opportunities for added compensation
• Work/Life balance
• No third-party billing issues

This position is located in Willmar which is surrounded by a multitude of recreational lakes, recreational trails, and provides a growing housing and job market. Willmar offers the metropolitan conveniences while maintaining a small-town feel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
• Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)
• Completion of a fellowship program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• This position is open to experienced psychiatrists as well as graduating fellows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric setting
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness; preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide 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.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Heidi Schurmann at heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us or 651-431-3464.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: heidi.schurmann@state.mn.us.

About Direct Care and Treatment

DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

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 encourages 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.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.