Primary Therapist

PrairieCare; Saint Cloud (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

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PrairieCare in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is seeking a Primary Therapist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will conduct assessments, create personalized treatment plans, and facilitate engaging therapy sessions while ensuring open communication with families.

We require a Master’s degree in a relevant field and a Minnesota license. The position offers a competitive salary range from $77,000 to $100,000 based on education and experience, along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field is required.
• Experience with individual, family, and/or group therapy with young adults/adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and craft personalized treatment plans.
• Lead individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
• Manage crisis assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with the clinical team in meetings.

Skills

Crisis Management

Therapy Facilitation

Family Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, or social work

MN License in Marriage Family Therapy or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

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

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, or enrollment in an accredited Doctorate program.
• MN License in Marriage Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology.
• Non‑licensed candidates considered for a non‑exempt role must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field, and if pursuing an LPCC, must demonstrate that the education meets coursework requirements of the license.
• 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

Salary range: $77,000 – $100,000, depending on education, licensure and experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Commuter stipend eligible

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