Job Location : Alexandria,MN, USA
Working Title: Social Worker
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 87508
Location : Alexandria
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/24/2025
Closing Date : 08/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services / CBHH Alexandria Clinical
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm, one late shift per week 11:00am-6:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5% for off-site meetings and trainings
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 ( : 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.
This position may be eligible for relocation reimbursement.
The Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH) in Alexandria is seeking a compassionate, person-centered Licensed Social Worker to join our team dedicated 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 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 include:
Meet one-on-one with patients weekly to provide support, psychoeducation, address barriers to discharge, and care planning
Facilitate patient and family education
Initiates appropriate referrals for post-discharge follow-up services
Maintains appropriate and effective relationships with community providers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, behavior analysis, or related field; and
Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Social Worker (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 Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)
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 Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISCW)
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 - Direct Care & Treatment 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-###-#### or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.