Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Addiction Focused

Sagent Behavioral Health; Big Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term

PTO and Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Clinic environment

Free CEUs

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Addiction Focused to join our Big Lake, MN team. This full-time, in-person/ hybrid role requires delivering intake assessments, individual and group therapy, and coordinated care in outpatient addiction settings.

You'll work with a supportive, mission-driven team, maintain accurate EHRs within 24 hours, and participate in ongoing trainings. Competitive compensation aligns with licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure or licensure track for LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP in Minnesota.
• Dual licensure as LADC preferred but not required.
• Must have substance use/addiction competencies.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical notes with stable boundaries.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and assessments to evaluate mental health diagnoses and develop treatment plans with ongoing documentation.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy in outpatient addiction settings with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Build and maintain caseload to meet weekly billable expectations.
• Participate in clinical consultations, staff meetings, and trainings to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with applicable waivers and ensure timely EHR documentation.

Education

Master's degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title:

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Addiction Focused

Location:

19580 Station St NW, Big Lake, MN 55309

Working Model:

In-person or Hybrid

Employee Type:

1.0 FTE - Full 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.

Full Time Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and assessments to gather patient information, evaluate mental health diagnoses, and develop treatment plans with ongoing documentation.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions for patients in an outpatient addiction setting, implementing personalized plans with measurable outcomes and providing therapy, case management, and co-occurring mental health and substance use support.
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve their goals while providing excellent customer service and collaborating with the treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans that support the community mission.
• Active participation and responsibility in building, growing, and maintaining caseload to meet agreed upon weekly billable expectations.
• Participate in clinical consultations, staff meetings, and trainings to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records in accordance with 245G and 1115 Demonstration Waiver requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) by completing session documentation, billing, prior authorizations, and insurance-related tasks within 24 hours while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

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
• Applicants with a dual licensure of a LADC are preferred but not required.
  • If LADC licensure applies, Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor (LADC) must have an active and unrestricted license in Minnesota or an ADC‑T.
• Must have identified substance use and/or addiction competencies
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with the ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Compensation:

This is an exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $75,000 - $80,000 annually for fully licensed providers. Total earnings for this position will range from $68,000 - $70,000 for pre‑licensed providers.

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.
• 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.