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The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking talented psychologists, social workers, and therapists to join multidisciplinary treatment teams for the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of civilly committed sexual offenders.  MSOP is one program with facilities in two locations – Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN.  Led by seasoned and respected professionals, our program design incorporates security with clinical, vocational, and educational services throughout all phases of treatment toward the ultimate goal of successful reintegration.

Professional development is a high priority at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program and its continued growth creates the potential for further career development.  In addition to extensive orientation and clinical supervision, MSOP offers training to keep staff on the leading edge of advancements in the field.  Our employees take pride in knowing their work safeguards the public, while providing clients with opportunities to demonstrate meaningful change through participation in sex-offender-specific treatment. 

Job Description:

The Clinical Program Therapist 4 (CPT 4) functions as a lead clinician for the treatment team at MSOP. Functions of the Clinical Program Therapist include treatment planning, providing individual counseling and group therapy, preparing reports, and delivering psycho-educational curriculums. Our clinicians demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, respect, professional ethics, and embrace a spirit of collaboration.   As senior clinicians, the CPT 4 may be called upon to contribute to special projects or collaborate with a clinical supervisor to create and implement clinical training on various topics.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field, and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Minnesota as an independent mental health professional (e.g., LP, LPCC, LICSW, LMFT).  In addition, candidates must have three years of professional experience providing clinical services, including group and individual therapy.

Candidates must also have experience or formal training in group facilitation, as well as sex offender treatment, and be able to provide effective crisis intervention therapy to groups and individual clients; administer, score and interpret psychological tests; write clear, concise, and informative psychological reports; provide clinical supervision; and teach a psycho-educational course.  Interpersonal/human relations skills are essential, along with the ability to function and cooperate within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining positive working relationships.

Locations:

Moose Lake has a welcoming small-town charm and the area is abundant in lakes, forests, and recreational activities.  Just 30 minutes away, the city of Duluth offers museums, theaters, nightlife, shopping, and fine dining – not to mention the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.

St. Peter is a thriving town of 10,000 situated in the heart of the picturesque Minnesota River Valley.  Ten miles away, Mankato is a city of 50,000 with a state university and a major retail and business center.  This area provides the unique balance of big city conveniences while maintaining its appeal as a close-knit community. The Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul is a quick drive of just 50 miles.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota offers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage.  Reimbursement may be available to cover some relocation expenses.  Other benefits include:

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Life insurance (optional family)
• Long-term care insurance (spouse/parent)
• Ongoing educational opportunities
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Health care savings plan
• Pension and retirement savings plan
• Pre-tax benefits
• Credit union membership available
• Optional retirement savings plan

Contact us!  The Recruitment Office is glad to answer any questions you may have about this or other career opportunities.  Contact us for more information or submit your resume by email (please reference “Clinical Program Therapist 4” in the subject line):

Phone/Job Hotline: 651-431-3674 or 800-657-3643

Email: sos.recruitment@state.mn.us

The Recruitment Office will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days.

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