Clinical Program Therapist 3 - SUD Release Planner
About the role
The Clinical Program Therapist 3 - SUD Release Planner is responsible for providing discharge planning services for identified chemically dependent Incarcerated Persons being released from Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Lino Lakes (LL).
Responsibilities
- Provide discharge planning services to Incarcerated Persons with chemical dependency issues.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Teach psycho-educational courses and facilitate group therapy sessions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Exercise sound judgment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Manage daily program operations as needed.
Requirements
- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent.
- Three years post-licensure experience providing clinical services to clients with chemical dependency and/or co-occurring issues.
- A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, or a Master's degree with relevant experience.
- Master's degree in Psychology preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minnesota licensure or licensure eligibility as a Mental Health Professional.
- Experience leading other behavioral health staff.
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of chemical dependency programming.
- Proficiency in individual and group therapy methods and practices.
- Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide lead work direction to other staff.
Benefits
Competitive salary range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually.
Additional benefits include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- 12 paid holidays each year.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- Fertility care, including IVF.
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
- Pension plan for income upon retirement.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
- Chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care programs.
- Free parking and workout facilities at most locations.
Pay
$32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually.
Schedule
Day shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Contact
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to shelley.rojesky@state.mn.us.
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state. We strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.