Psychologist 1 - Psychology Internship

Working Title: Psychology Internship
Job Class: Psychologist 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 94103
• Location: Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/08/2026
• Closing Date: 05/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics
• Division/Unit: MSOP / MSOP Forensic Evaluation
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 08/13/2027
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• 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.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. 

Under supervision, Psychology Interns provide psychological services, including psychological evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy, to clients at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP).  The individuals in this position also conduct research, provide psychological consultation services regarding individual and cultural diversity, differential diagnoses, effective treatment strategies, and other related issues as requested by treatment teams, other disciplines, and MSOP staff.  The individual presents information regarding psychological assessment results, client’s treatment progress, and other pertinent data to appropriate authorities within the facility as required. The individual will participate in committees addressing performance improvement, program development, and other related topics as requested or assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a doctoral student at a CPA or an APA accredited school
• Must be matched to the psychology internship through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC)
• Possess a solid foundation in psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention
• Completed or be in the process of completing a formal dissertation and must have successfully defended the dissertation proposal prior to the internship start date. 

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.