Primary Therapist

PrairieCare; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off including sick time

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

PrairieCare is seeking a Primary Therapist to join their clinical team in Buffalo, Minnesota. You will conduct assessments, craft personalized treatment plans, and facilitate individual and group therapies. Applicants should possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and be licensed in Minnesota.

The role requires experience with therapy for young adults and knowledge in crisis management. Compensation for licensed therapists ranges from $77,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required or enrollment in Doctorate program in a related field.
• MN Licensure required for licensed candidates.
• Experience with mental health treatments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans.
• Lead individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Individual, family, and group therapy with young adults/adolescents

Crisis management

Effective communication

Education

Master's Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

MN License in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Primary Therapist, you’ll be at the heart of our clinical team, conducting assessments, crafting personalized treatment plans, and facilitating engaging individual, family, and group therapies.

Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, days

Essential Duties

• Family Communication Champion: Be the go-to clinical contact for families, ensuring proactive and open communication that fosters trust and collaboration.
• Therapy Facilitator Extraordinaire: Lead dynamic individual, family, and group therapy sessions using Newport Healthcare’s innovative clinical model and Attachment-Based Family Therapy techniques.
• Crisis Management Specialist: Conduct risk or crisis assessments and provide timely interventions and management as needed, ensuring our clients feel supported and safe.
• Team Player: Join weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision sessions to share insights and collaborate with your colleagues.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field or enrollment in Doctorate program from an accredited or state approved graduate school required.
• MN License in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychologist.
• Non‑licensed candidates will be considered for a non‑exempt role and require a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related therapeutic field. If your degree is in a closely related field and you are pursuing an LPCC, you must demonstrate that your education meets the coursework requirements of the license, either through your own comparison or an unofficial review with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
• Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents.
• Experience with mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, or trauma‑informed treatment preferred.

Compensation

For a licensed therapist, the range is $77,000 - $100,000 depending on education, licensure, and experience. Non‑licensed therapist compensation ranges from $37‑44 an hour.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit Options Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long‑term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email [e-mail] for assistance.