Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Chemical Dependency

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 2 - Chemical DependencyWho May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/11/2022

Closing Date : 08/22/2022

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections Facilities-MAPE

Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - St. Cloud / SCL CD Program Director

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday (Occasional evening hours, one night a month)

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02/hourly; $52,722 - $77,297/annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

The successful candidate may be eligible for a $5,000.00 hiring incentiveThis position provides specialized professional therapeutic programming to offenders in an alcohol and other drug treatment program. Incumbent can perform all aspects of program content, including security, assessment/evaluation, psycho-educational programming, monitoring, and reporting, teaching, training, and professional standards within the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – St. Cloud.Note: (Occasional evening hours, one night a month).This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.Minimum QualificationsTo qualify for Clinical Program Therapist 2, applicants must meet the following 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 equivalently qualified to perform alcohol and drug counseling under Minnesota Statute 148F.11.

(NOTE TO LICENSE-ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Please include information regarding your license-eligibility in your resume or application. To maintain employment, the successful candidate who is eligible for LADC licensure must possess a temporary ADC permit within 60 calendar days of the first day of employment and current LADC license within the probationary period.)ANDEXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONOne year of experience providing behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders;

ORMaster's degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling/Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/Science program

If your degree is in a related Behavioral Health/Science program not listed above, you may be asked to provide an unofficial college transcript.Applicants who meet the above qualifications for Clinical Program Therapist 2 will be further evaluated based on the following:Knowledge of substance use treatment methods and practices.

Knowledge of professional, legal, and ethical standards; best practices; and community standards of care.

Skills in verbal and written communication, including proficient documentation skills.

Interpersonal/human relations skills.

Basic personal computer skills.

Ability to provide substance use treatment; formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan; and develop a continuing care plan.

Ability to teach a psycho-educational course; effectively function within a multi-disciplinary team; exercise sound judgment; and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS INVITED TO INTERVIEW WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF LICENSURE OR LICENSE-ELIGIBILITY AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's or advanced degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling/Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health/Science program.

Current licensure in Minnesota as a LADC at time of hire.

Current Minnesota licensure as a LP, LPC, LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT.

Experience working in a correctional/secured environment.

Experience treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

One year of experience providing clinical behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, to clients with substance use disorders.

Physical RequirementsThe selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Richard Bailey at richard.bailey@state.mn.us This position may require tuberculosis screening prior to hire.Additional RequirementsThe selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.