Working Title: Clinical Trainee or Mental Health Professional

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3 or 4

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 87354

  
  


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  Location : Fergus Falls

  
  


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  Telework Eligible : No

  
  


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  Full/Part Time : Full-Time or Part-time

  
  


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  Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  
  


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  Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  
  


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  Date Posted : 07/10/2025

  
  


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  Closing Date : 07/23/2025

  
  


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  Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

  
  


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  Division/Unit : Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / CARE Fergus Falls Clinical

  
  


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  Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm, 1 day/wk 11:30am - 8:00pm

  
  


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  Days of Work : Monday - Friday and 1 weekend shift every 7 weeks

  
  


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  Travel Required : No

  
  


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  Salary Range:

  
  


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  Clinical Program Therapist 4: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

  
  


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  Clinical Program Therapist 3: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,649 - $98,240 / annually

  
  


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  Classified Status : Classified

  
  


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  Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

  
  


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  FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

  
  


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  Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (

  https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)
  : 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.

Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a talented, mission driven, person-centered Licensed Mental Health Professional to join our team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. CARE specializes in providing residential treatment services for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders. All services are person-centered, building on the individual's interests and capacity for growth, supporting a lifelong process of recovery. The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides behavioral health treatment services to individuals supported at CARE Fergus Falls. The role also involves providing clinical consultation, education, and strategic guidance to direct care and other staff on supporting individuals with co-occurring disorders, with a focus on mental health needs. Consultation regarding the content of individual treatment plans, including staff interventions, is a vital component of this position.

Consider applying if you:

• Thrive as a valued member of an interdisciplinary team.

  
  


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  Enjoy a dynamic clinical role that combines diagnostic assessments, individual, group, and family therapy with staff consultation and professional development.

  
  


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  Appreciate the deeper client connections and smaller caseloads offered in a residential setting.

  
  


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  Excel at developing creative, person-centered approaches to evidence-based care.

  
  


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  Are energized by leadership opportunities in performance improvement, group development, and strategic planning.

  
  


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  Prefer a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven work environment.

  
  

***** Applicants pursuing independent licensure are encouraged to apply! ****

***** This announcement is being posted at the Clinical Program Therapist 3 and Clinical Program Therapist 4 levels. Only one level will be filled and the level at which the position will be filled will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.**

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify applicants must

Clinical Trainee - Clinical Program Therapist 3

• To qualify, applicants must meet the requirements for Clinical Trainee as defined in MN Statute 245I.04, subdivision 6 (

  https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245I.04#stat.245I.04.2)
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  Have a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field; and

  
  


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  Must be in the process of or working toward obtaining independent clinical licensure in the State of Minnesota - i.e., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); and

  
  


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  Have at least one (1) year of post-master's degree experience providing clinical services including individual and group therapy.

  
  

Clinical Program Therapist 4

• Master's or doctorate in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and

  
  


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  Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (e.g. LICSW, LP, LPCC, LMFT)

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating individuals with co-occurring disorders using integrated approaches, competency in the administration of mental health scales and assessments and providing treatment in an interdisciplinary team model

  
  


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  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

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 - 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 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at

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