Job Information
State of Minnesota Behavioral Assistant / Clinical Program Therapist 1 in Willmar, Minnesota
Working Title: Behavioral Assistant
Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 92555
Location : Willmar
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/03/2026
Closing Date : 03/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : Mental Health&SubsAbuseTrtSvcs / CABHS Willmar Prof
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday and every 4th Saturday
Travel Required : Yes; less than 5% for occasional client transport
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital (CABHH) in Willmar is seeking a passionate, person-centered individual to join our team as a Behavioral Assistant. CABHH delivers inpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-18) with serious behavioral and emotional conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a great team and make a difference in the lives of kids!
Duties may include:
Models and participates in person-centered approaches associated with group facilitation, individual interventions, support plans, treatment plans, and evidence based best practices.
Administration and/or collection of screening measures and behavioral markers to assist treatment team in developing data informed treatment objectives and interventions.
Assists in developing, coordinating, and implementing support plans using evidence-based practices under clinical supervision.
This position will provide quality person-centered care to patients as specified on individualized treatment plans under the clinical supervision of the site treatment supervisor.
This position will work toward maintaining a safe environment and provide active treatment and behavioral and social support to children and adolescents with serious and persistent mental illness and behavioral challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
1 year of relevant experience providing the following:
Providing services using person-centered approaches
Planning and facilitating therapeutic activities
Documenting progress in activities and interventions
Providing and reinforcing skill building in individuals
1 year of relevant experience requirement may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or behavior analysis; the experience requirement also may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in human services or a related behavioral health field that includes substantial behavioral health coursework such as: individual or group counseling, clinical interviewing, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, or similar behavioral health courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience caring for clients with severe and persistent mental illness in a residential or hospital setting
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.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.