Minnesota

Behavioral Health Resources in Minnesota

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional Resources:

• Minnesota Psychological Association
• Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT)

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Minnesota State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) - MN Dept. of Health

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• Minnesota HOSA Future Health Professionals
• LYFT Career Pathways Foundations of Medical Careers
• Career Pathways / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in Minnesota

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in Minnesota, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in Minnesota now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

Minnesota is committed to helping all Minnesotans obtain access to quality, affordable health care. Due to the difficulties some areas experience recruiting and retaining physicians, many communities turn to international medical graduates and J-1 Visa Waivers to fill their physician vacancies.

The Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Rural Health and Primary Care developed this guide to the J-1 Visa Waiver Review and Recommendation Process. 

Minnesota J-1 Review and Recommendation Process

Health Care Employers in Minnesota

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in Minnesota:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for Minnesota

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide 
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

Minnesota's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• Medi-Sota, Inc.
• Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers
• Minnesota State Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Health Professional Shortage Areas by State and County
• Minnesota Hospital Association
• Minnesota Rural Health Association
• Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
• Minnesota Psychological Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Minnesota Pharmacists Association
• Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Minnesota Healthcare Workforce Reports
• National Rural Health Resource Center
• Minnesota Medical Association

Learn more about Minnesota:

• Explore Minnesota! Visitor's Guide

For Minnesota Employers

If you’re a health care employer in Minnesota and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the Minnesota Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in Minnesota, please contact 3RNET’s Minnesota Network Coordinator, Pamela Lehmann.