Clinical Program Therapist 2 Substance Use Disorder

Job Overview Position: Clinical Program Therapist 2 in Substance Use Disorder at the Corrections Department. Workplace: Minnesota Correctional Facility – Stillwater. Work Hours & Location Location: Stillwater Work shift: Day Shift, Monday – Friday Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Full‑Time Salary Range: $28.26 – $41.43 hourly; $59,006 – $86,505 annually Responsibilities Provide specialized professional therapeutic programming to offenders in an alcohol and other drug treatment program. Design and implement individualized treatment plans. Conduct security, assessment/evaluation, psycho‑educational programming, monitoring and reporting. Teach and train both individual and group sessions; deliver psycho‑educational courses. Maintain professional standards; adhere to legal and ethical guidelines. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; exercise sound judgment. Minimum Qualifications Licensure: Current licensure or eligibility for licensure* by the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or equivalent. Experience: One year of behavioral health services for clients with substance use disorders (and/or co‑occurring disorders) OR master's degree in relevant field (Alcohol/Drug Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related behavioral health/science program). Knowledge of: substance use treatment methods and practices; professional, legal, and ethical standards; community standards of care; best practices. Skills: Verbal & written communication; documentation; interpersonal/human relations; basic PC skills. Ability to: formulate and implement individualized treatment plans and continuing care plans; teach psycho‑educational courses; function within a multi‑disciplinary team; exercise sound judgment and maintain professional boundaries. Preferred Qualifications Current Minnesota LADC licensure at time of hire. Advanced degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related Behavioral Science or Social Science. Experience working in a correctional/secure setting. Physical Requirements Candidate must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA). Position requires Tuberculosis screening prior to hiring. Additional Requirements Screening will include criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, background checks, and reference checks (including incidents of sexual harassment). Fingerprinting within first 30 days of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits Paid vacation and sick leave. 12 paid holidays per 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 for retirement income after minimum 3 years of service. Employer-paid life insurance. Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care. Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Training, classes, and professional development. Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for some positions. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for work/life challenges. Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care. Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. We encourage individuals of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota state agencies provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. For assistance with job search or application, contact the Careers Help Desk. #J-18808-Ljbffr Minnesota Department of Corrections