Direct Care and Treatment careers

You owe it to yourself to check out the exciting and rewarding careers available statewide in Direct Care and Treatment, the behavioral health care system operated by the Department of Human Services.

As a member of our team, you will help support patients and clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency and other behavioral health conditions. From doctors, nurses and other direct care staff to facility and operations positions to office and administrative support roles, we've got excellent opportunities at nearly 200 locations throughout Minnesota. 

The meaningful career you've been waiting for is just a click away. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Check out all current job opportunities

To view and apply for open positions, follow these easy steps:

• Visit the State of Minnesota Careers website
• In the "Search Jobs" field, type "Direct Care and Treatment." Jobs will be displayed
• To search by region, use the control in the upper left corner of the display
• Click to view job postings and apply.

All job postings have recruiter contact information. Reach out to them personally or email the recruitment team at dct.recruitment.dhs@state.mn.us.

Virtual job fair Jan. 27 for St. Peter and southeastern region

We're hiring for a wide variety of positions in St. Peter and throughout southeastern Minnesota -- many with hiring bonuses! It's easy to participate. Here's all you do: 

• Check out the featured opportunities below.
• Select the link for the job that interests you, read the posting and apply.
• If you are a qualified candidate, we’ll contact you to schedule a virtual interview. Don’t worry, we’ll send all the details you'll need.
• We’ll make job offers quickly to finalists -- maybe even the same day as your interview!

Questions? We'll be available by email. Reach us at dct.recruitment.dhs@state.mn.us.

At CARE St. Peter, we're hiring for these positions:

• Registered Nurse — Job ID 42567. Hiring bonus of up to $2500! Great position for someone with an interest in addiction and recovery.
• Licensed mental health therapist/Clinical Program Therapist 4 — Job ID 50513. (Part Time) Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Provide inpatient treatment with adults with substance abuse disorders.
• Licensed Practical Nurse — Job ID 52023. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Provide direct nursing care to clients with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Mental Health Professional/Clinical Program Therapist 4 — Job ID 52151. (Full Time) Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Day shift, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Provide inpatient treatment to adults with substance abuse disorders.

At Community Based Services, we're hiring for these positions:

• Direct Care Behavioral Specialist/Behavior Modification Assistant — Job ID 45397. We have openings in Owatonna, Faribault, and Morristown. Hiring bonus of up to $2,500! Work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
• Direct Support Specialist/Human Services Technician — Job ID 45425. We have openings in Faribault, Medford, Owatonna and Warsaw. Hiring bonus of up to $2,500! Work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.

At Forensics Services, we're hiring for these positions:

• Food Service Worker — Job ID 21488. Hiring bonus of up to $1,000! Assist in preparing nutritious meals for our patients.
• Security Counselor — Job ID 50353. Hiring bonus of up to $2,500! Challenging and rewarding work; opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of clients committed to our care. Security counselors are eligible for early retirement starting at age 55.
• Registered Nurse — Job ID 44550. Hiring bonus of up to $2500! Provides professional nursing care to our committed clients in a therapeutic environment. Early retirement at age 55.
• LPN — Job ID 44552. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Performs practical nurse duties while providing quality therapeutic and person-centered care to people with mental and physical health concerns. Early retirement at age 55.
• Certified Nursing Assistant / Human Services Support Specialist — Job ID 47107. Hiring bonus of up to $2,500. Provides direct care, treatment, support, and leisure activities to residents in a nursing home. Early retirement at age 55.
• Clinical Psychologist or Senior Clinical Psychologist -- Job ID 44935. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Annual wage increases. May be eligible for the Correctional Employee Retirement Plan.
• Social Work Specialist Senior — Job ID 51916. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Annual wage increases. Correctional Employee Retirement Plan. You may be eligible to retire at age 55.

At MSOP St. Peter, we're hiring for these positions:

• Registered Nurse — Job ID 49827. Hiring bonus of up to $2,500! Provides professional nursing care to our committed clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities. Early retirement at the age of 55.
• Licensed Practical Nurse — Job ID 49436. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Provide direct, practical nursing services to clients committed to our care in a therapeutic, rehabilitative environment. Early retirement at the age of 55. This position is in our Community Preparation Services division, helping clients reintegrate into the community.
• Licensed Practical Nurse — Job ID 49826. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Provide direct, practical nursing services to clients committed to our care in a therapeutic environment. Early retirement at the age of 55.
• Clinician - Job ID 19250 / Senior Clinician - Job ID 40003. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Annual wage increases. Correctional Employee Retirement Plan. You may be eligible for retirement at age 55.  
• Treatment Psychologist — Job ID 49694.  Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Annual wage increases. Correctional Employee Retirement Plan. You may be eligible for retirement at age 55.
• Treatment Psychologist, CPS — Job ID 45980. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Annual wage increases. Correctional Employee Retirement Plan. You may be eligible for retirement at age 55.
• Family Therapist, CPS — Job ID 49679. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Support clients and their family members. Annual wage increases. Correctional Employee Retirement Plan. You may be eligible for retirement at age 55.

At the Community Behavioral Health Hospital in Rochester, we're hiring for these positions:

• Registered Nurse — Job ID 46053. Hiring bonus up to $2.500. Rewarding opportunity to care for patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Human Services Technician — Job ID 47003. Hiring bonus up to $2,500. Provide care and other supports to adults with mental illness.
• Clinical Social Worker — Job ID 45625. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Provide person-centered social work services and therapeutic interventions.
• Licensed Practical Nurse — Job ID- 46054. Hiring bonus of up to $5,000. Perform nursing duties in caring for adults with acute to chronic and severe mental illness.