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Working Title: Competency Attainment Specialist

Job Class: Clinical Program Therapist 3

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 88740

+ **Location** : Anoka

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 09/06/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/19/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : MHSTATS / DCT Competency Attainment

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 20%

+ **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 (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.

_Direct Care and Treatment is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Competency Attainment Services team._ _The Competency Attainment Specialist is responsible for providing technical guidance related to quality competency attainment education service delivery for all patients at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) admitted under an order of incompetency. This role plays a vital part in treatment planning and competency attainment education service delivery for patients served at AMRTC and other MHSATS sites. This key role works in collaboration with individuals served, treatment team members and Competency Attainment Leadership staff._

The incumbent of this position must be flexible in terms of work hours as well as the ability to travel. The incumbent is expected to always represent DCT in a professional and positive manner.

Responsibilities:

+ Monitor all competency attainment education service track assignments for patients served at AMRTC with orders of incompetency.

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure individuals receive active individualized, person-centered treatment in accord with AMRRTC's certification as a Competency Attainment Service provider.

+ Assist with developing and implementing data collection related to the provision of competency attainment education services for patients served at AMRTC.

+ Monitor due dates for competency evaluation reports and ensures timely communication with treatment team members regarding evaluation interviews and other support needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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

+ ¿Licensure/Certification in the State of Minnesota (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 (LGSW, LPC)

+ 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, LPCC, LP, BCBA, LMFT)¿

Preferred Qualifications

+ Past professional work experience including knowledge and understanding of the roles and relationships of courts, state, tribal, federal, and community agencies in the delivery of human services.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experience 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 – 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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.