Psychiatrist 2 - Clinical Director

Working Title: Clinical Director - Psychiatrist 2
Job Class: Psychiatrist 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 90290
• Location: Fergus Falls
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 11/14/2025
• Closing Date: 05/29/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment
• Division/Unit: Adult Mental Health / CBHH Psychiatry Dept
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $121.50 - $182.24 / hourly; $253,692 - $380,517 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: Union 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

When you start a career with us, you may also be eligible for:

• Hiring Bonus! (Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible)
• Relocation expenses covered
• Student loan reimbursement for eligible positions
• Pension and retirement savings plan

Enjoy leading these 16 beds, state-of-the-art, inpatient psychiatric treatment facility in beautiful Fergus Falls, Minnesota! In this rural healthcare setting, you will work alongside highly professional and dynamic staff to provide treatment to Minnesotans with an array of behavioral health needs.  This is a small hospital that prides itself on being community-based and providing treatment and programming within a person-centered framework. We routinely involve the patient, their family, and multiple community resources in treatment planning and coordination.  

The interdisciplinary treatment team is robust and includes Clinical Director/staff psychiatrist, advanced practice registered nurses, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists.  As the Clinical Director, you will have the opportunity to treat patients directly and also coordinate with the various disciplines to formulate treatment interventions that are tailored to your patients’ specific needs.  This hospital is one in a network of six Community Behavioral Health Hospitals (CBHH) located throughout the state, and with that you will enjoy collaboration with colleagues, work with your patients for an average of 30 days and help to transition care to a robust outpatient network of services.

Minnesota has a long tradition of leadership in innovative health care delivery systems.  Minnesota is an exciting place where psychiatrists can be part of bigger changes as well as doing quality clinical work with excellent supports.

Why join our team?

• Our System is devoted to providing high-quality care for those who most need it
• Work/Life balance
• No third-party billing issues
• Excellent administrative support

Our psychiatrists enjoy a collegial relationship with each other and with medical leadership.  We support academic interests, and teaching opportunities are abundant. Additionally, educational opportunities for psychiatrists include on-site CME, funding and leave for off-site CME, as well as interdepartmental collaboration and consultation. Our Clinical Directors are providers first and are strong advocates for quality of care.  The CBHH in Fergus Falls, situated northwest of the twin cities metro area in a beautiful vacation and lake region, is a great environment for finding work/life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist
• An active unrestricted State of Minnesota medical license, or ability to obtain a State of Minnesota medical license

Preferred Qualifications

• Adult inpatient psychiatry experience
• 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.