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Working Title: Child and Adole Psychiatrist

Job Class: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 90997

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 12/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 01/08/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT Medical Staff

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $130.11 - $195.17 / hourly; $271,669 - $407,514 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

Are you looking for a rewarding career as a psychiatrist serving Minnesotans?

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $15,000!!!

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) has opportunities for psychiatrists to join our team to provide quality care as a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Our psychiatrists work with individuals who have been admitted to our programs from different types of referral sources, which include, jails, hospitals, and community settings to provide treatment alongside other psychiatric and primary care practitioners, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other mental health professionals. Direct Care and Treatment is devoted to providing high-quality care to those we serve.

Why join our team?

+ Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it

+ Longer-term inpatient care allows for doctor/patient relationship development in a way other systems don’t offer

+ Optional on call opportunities for added compensation

+ Work/Life balance

+ No third-party billing issues

+ Excellent administrative support

Direct Care and Treatment operates a variety of treatment programs as well as residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more. We operate the nation’s largest secure treatment program for civilly committed sex offenders.

Direct Care and Treatment is organized into different services lines with facilities across Minnesota:

+ Community Based Services

+ Child & Adolescent

+ Community Support

+ Minnesota Life Bridge/Crisis Services

+ Residential and Vocational Services

+ Forensic Services

+ Community Integration Services

+ Competency Attainment Services

+ Forensic Examiner Network

+ Forensic Mental Health Program

+ Forensic Nursing Home

+ Jail Consultation Services

+ Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

+ Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center

+ Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Hospital

+ Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise

+ Community Behavioral Health Hospitals

+ Minnesota Specialty Health Systems

+ Minnesota Sex Offender Program

+ Community Preparation Services

+ Secure facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter

+ Reintegration Services

+ Outpatient Services

+ Ambulatory Services (dental clinics, outpatient primary and psychiatry care)

+ Laboratory and Pharmacy Services

This posting may be used to fill Psychiatrist positions across our agency; to learn more about our opportunities please reach out to Heidi Schurmann at [email protected]

Minimum Qualifications

Positions will be hired at the level in which the selected candidate meets the qualifications. These positions are open to experienced psychiatrists as well as graduating fellows.

Psychiatrist 1:

+ Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota

+ Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)

Psychiatrist 2:

+ Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota

+ Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)

+ Completion of a fellowship program preferably in Forensic Psychiatry however, other sub-specialties will be considered

Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist:

+ Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota

+ Board Certified Psychiatrist (or board eligible)

+ Completion of a fellowship program in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Preferred Qualifications

+ Adult inpatient psychiatry experience

+ Experience working in an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric setting

+ Leadership and supervisory experience

+ Interest in Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMIs) Psychiatry

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences 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 - The Department of Human Services 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. (If applicable add education information)

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.