Clinical Program Therapist 3 / Social Worker

Working Title: Social Worker

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 97440

• Location : Rochester

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/02/2026

• Closing Date : 10/15/2026

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

• Division/Unit : MHSTATS / CBHH Rochester Clinical

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, M-F 8-430; 1 late shift 11-730; 1 Sat/6 weeks

• Days of Work : varies

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Rochester is seeking a compassionate, person-centered Social Worker to join our team of dedicated individuals who are helping to make a difference in the lives of others. In this key role, you will deliver integrated health care and social services, along with participating as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the CBHH is a small (16-bed) inpatient psychiatric facility for adults experiencing acute mental health episodes. The length of stay is usually less than 60 days, during which treatment focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, patient education, and discharge planning involving community support resources, with the overall goal of preventing future episode.

Responsibilities of the Social Worker include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments

• Participate in group therapy

• Meet one-on-one with patients weekly to provide support, psychoeducation, address barriers to discharge, and care planning

• Facilitate patient and family education

• Initiate appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services

• Maintain appropriate and effective relationships with community providers

Minimum Qualifications

Clinical Program Therapist 3

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and

• Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a LSW

• Two years of post-bachelor’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

• Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

• Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

• Conducting comprehensive assessments

• Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

• Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

OR

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field;

• Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a LGSW or LICSW

• One year of post master’s degree experience providing behavioral health clinical services including at least 3 of the 5 activities listed below:

• Delivering psychoeducation and/or behavioral interventions

• Providing case coordination among multidisciplinary team members

• Conducting comprehensive assessments

• Leading development of treatment/support plans as required by program licensure

• Planning discharge/transition and/or aftercare

OR

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and

• Independent Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota (LICSW)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the civil commitment process.

• Experience providing services to clients diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI)

• Experience working in a hospital/secure environment.

• 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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.