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Direct Care and Treatment Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Direct Care and Treatment Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 5,421 employees with median total compensation of $71,008; the highest distinct record was $619,348.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$417.6M
Employees
5,421
Median total
$71,008
Highest record
$619,348

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 5,421 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,008) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,216 (90%)
  • Overtime$4,627 (6%)
  • Other$3,184 (4%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$33,224
$55,753
$71,008
$94,794
$122,103

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,103 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,224. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Jeshua Livstrom

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$144,253
Sub-department
DCT Health System Exec Ldrs1
Base pay
$144,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,253
Hire date
2014-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Jeshua Livstrom serves as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 within Dct Health System Executive Ldrs1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,253. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Teri Kriegel

Registered Nurse Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$144,192
Sub-department
CBHH Alexandria Nursing 2
Base pay
$131,742
Overtime
$8,669
Other pay
$3,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,192
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Teri Kriegel serves as a Registered Nurse Senior within Cbhh Alexandria Nursing 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,192. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Kimberly Johnson

Registered Nurse Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$144,044
Sub-department
MSOCS Nursing Svcs
Base pay
$123,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,044
Hire date
2006-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Johnson holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Nursing Services. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,044. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Stephanie Bue

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$143,762
Sub-department
DCT Qual Leads
Base pay
$143,762
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,762
Hire date
2018-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Stephanie Bue serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Dct Qual Leads. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,762. Union affiliation: Manager.

Rachael Betland

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$143,753
Sub-department
DCT Qual Leads
Base pay
$143,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,753
Hire date
2018-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachael Betland holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Qual Leads. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,753. They are represented by Manager.

Jennifer Loveland

Registered Nurse Advanced Prac/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$143,255
Sub-department
FOR Medical Staff
Base pay
$130,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,255
Hire date
2013-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Loveland works as a Registered Nurse Advanced Prac for Direct Care and Treatment Department within For Medical Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $143,255 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Uzoma Nwokoro

Registered Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$143,073
Sub-department
AMRTC D and E POD
Base pay
$67,560
Overtime
$61,550
Other pay
$13,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,073
Hire date
2012-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Uzoma Nwokoro serves as a Registered Nurse within Amrtc D and E Pod. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,073. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Mellen Kerina

Registered Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$143,011
Sub-department
Unit Golf
Base pay
$112,705
Overtime
$22,005
Other pay
$8,301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,011
Hire date
2022-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Mellen Kerina serves as a Registered Nurse within Unit Golf. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,011. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Benjamin Roberts

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,607
Sub-department
Pharmacy
Base pay
$142,013
Overtime
$594
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,607
Hire date
2023-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Roberts holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,607. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Scott Berg

Institutional Supp Services Director/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
DCT Operations
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
2015-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Berg is a Institutional Supp Services Director at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,546. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jennifer Carlstrom

State Program Administrative Director/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,542
Sub-department
Forensics MHP Administration
Base pay
$142,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,542
Hire date
2006-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Carlstrom holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Mhp Administration. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,542. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Gregory Volk

Behavioral Medical Practitioner/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,521
Sub-department
Psychology Department
Base pay
$135,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,521
Hire date
2024-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Volk holds the role of Behavioral Medical Practitioner at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Psychology Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,521. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Melissa Anderson

Registered Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,344
Sub-department
Forensics Grove C Nursing 1
Base pay
$104,341
Overtime
$33,477
Other pay
$4,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,344
Hire date
2003-09-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Anderson works as a Registered Nurse for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Grove C Nursing 1. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $142,344 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Nurses Association.

Brooke Thorson

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,184
Sub-department
MHSATS Northern Region Site Ld
Base pay
$141,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,184
Hire date
2011-11-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brooke Thorson is a Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Mhsats Northern Region Site Ld. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,184. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

William Suerig

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,122
Sub-department
MHSATS Southern Region Site Ld
Base pay
$141,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,122
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Suerig works as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Mhsats Southern Region Site Ld. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. William earned $142,122 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Miranda Gleason

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,116
Sub-department
Pharmacy
Base pay
$142,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,116
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Miranda Gleason holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,116. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Timothy Fischer

Security Counselor Lead/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,091
Sub-department
FMHP Forestview North
Base pay
$81,097
Overtime
$58,428
Other pay
$2,566
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,091
Hire date
2005-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Fischer is a Security Counselor Lead at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Forestview North. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,091. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Heidi Jamma

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$142,078
Sub-department
MHSATS Southern Region Site Ld
Base pay
$141,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,078
Hire date
2016-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heidi Jamma works as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Mhsats Southern Region Site Ld. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $142,078 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kassi Baysinger

Behavior Modification Assistant/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$141,864
Sub-department
MSOCS FC Little Crow
Base pay
$66,185
Overtime
$52,898
Other pay
$22,781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,864
Hire date
2018-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kassi Baysinger works as a Behavior Modification Assistant for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msocs Fc Little Crow. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Kassi earned $141,864 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brian Wills

Director Care and Treatment Manager 3/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp
$141,775
Sub-department
Forensic Administration B
Base pay
$138,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,393
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,775
Hire date
2004-02-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
H51
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Wills works as a Director Care and Treatment Manager 3 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensic Administration B. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Brian earned $141,775 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.