Child Focused Therapist

Sagent Behavioral Health; Brooklyn Center (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Time off and Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Office environment

Internal CEUs

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is hiring a Child Focused Therapist for an outpatient program in Brooklyn Center, MN. The role supports children, adolescents, and their families with evidence-based therapy in a hybrid or in-person setting.

Flexible full-time or part-time options and manageable caseloads are provided to promote work-life balance. Requirements include a master’s degree in a behavioral science, and MN licensure or licensure track (LMFT/LPCC/LICSW/LP).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates will have clinical licensure or be on licensure track for: MN LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with professional boundaries.
• Experience with DC:0-5, ECSII/CASII, SDQ assessments preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental principles and the intersection between normative child development and psychopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of children/families.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
• Provide individual and family therapy to minor clients and their parents/guardians.
• Active participation and responsibility in building, growing, and maintaining caseload to meet agreed upon weekly billable expectations.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers including medical, psychological, and educational partners to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for clients.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community utilizing creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Clinical licensure

Case notes documentation

Collaboration with providers

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Tools

Office 365

EHR systems

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title: Child Focused Therapist

Location: 6040 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 100, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Working Model: In-person or Hybrid

Employee Type: Full-time or Part-time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive. Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point. Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Child Focused Therapist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic services that help improve the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and their families in an outpatient setting. Drawing on your clinical training and experience, you will deliver individualized and family therapy using developmentally appropriate, client-centered approaches tailored to each client's unique needs. In this role, you will play a vital part in fostering resilience, supporting mental wellness, and improving quality of life through clinical excellence, collaboration, and exceptional client care.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Time off and Holidays
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
• Comfortable offices and clinic environment
• Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation.
• Provide individual and family therapy to minor clients and their parents/guardians.
• Active participation and responsibility in building, growing, and maintaining caseload to meet agreed upon weekly billable expectations.
• Collaborate with internal and external providers including medical, psychological, and educational partners to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for clients.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community utilizing creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
• Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates will have clinical licensure or be on licensure track for:
  • MN: LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, LP
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with the ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Experience with DC:0-5, ECSII/CASII, SDQ assessments, preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental principles and awareness of the intersection between normative child development and psychopathology in the diagnosis and treatment of children/families
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Compensation

We offer two pay options to meet your professional and financial goals! We have an option with a predictable base pay and another with flexible earning potential.

Rate Based Pay Model

• Licensed: $ 68,000 – 75,000
• Pre-licensed: $ 50,000 - 55,000

Commission Based Pay Model

• Licensed: $ 66,000 – 124,000
• Pre-licensed: $ 58,000 - 91,000
• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.