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Youth Outpatient Therapist with $5000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota·Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$70,000 - $70,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 5 hours ago
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About the role

Provide individual and group therapy, skills training, and crisis support to youth experiencing housing instability. Develop tailored treatment plans and conduct diagnostic assessments while ensuring compliance with mental health statutes.

A master's degree and active licensure as an LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP required.

Pay

• Annual Salary of $70,000 with a $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Come join our team in a new and exciting role that has a focus on impact over productivity!

This is an opportunity that connects youth experiencing housing instability and homelessness to mental health and wellness.

This position is located at the LSS Youth Resource Center in Saint Cloud and will provide some support to young people that utilize the resource center, at risk youth and other programs as necessary.

We are looking for someone who can move out of the traditional medical model and provide psycho-ed, skills and crisis support beyond traditional therapy sessions.

We are committed to engaging with the youth and each other in authentic and strength-based interactions, and we have a deep commitment to ensure care for those who experience barriers.

Your Impact as a Youth Outpatient Therapist

  • In this role, you will provide individual and group therapy to youth (ages 16-24) experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness. Youth will be accessing shelter, transitional housing, and/or aftercare services from within the LSS youth services team. You will also provide skills training for youth as well as education and support to the youth services team of professionals and volunteers. You will be instrumental in improving the quality of life for individuals and families, completing diagnostic assessments, and developing tailored treatment plans to support their growth and well-being. You will maintain clinical oversight and ensure compliance with mental health statutes, all while contributing to a vibrant, collaborative environment that values continuous professional development. Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Master's degree and active licensure as an LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP required.
  • Experience in diagnosing and treating a broad range of mental health disorders, using trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.
  • Prefer candidates have knowledge and experience with the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
  • Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • A passion for delivering high-quality, culturally competent care with a focus on social justice.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.
  • Knowledge of:
  • Housing instability and homelessness
  • Adolescent psychological development
  • Chronic stress and PTSD
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • Substance use disorders and harm reduction
  • Multicultural counseling
  • Ethics in counseling/social work and confidentiality
  • Diagnosis and treatment approaches

What We Offer

Student Loan Repayment – LSS is a HRSA approved site, providing opportunities for loan repayment assistance.

Competitive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance; 403B retirement plan with a match; wellness program, and more.

Flexible Work Environment – Enjoy work/life balance.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Including paid holidays, 3 float days, and additional wellness benefits.

Training and Professional Development – We provide paid opportunities for specialized training, ensuring you maintain and grow your clinical knowledge as the field progresses.

Collaborative, Supportive Team – Work with colleagues who are passionate, supportive, and dedicated to making a difference.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with identified needs, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

Requirements

Requires a master's degree and active licensure as an LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP. Candidates must have experience in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and possess a valid driver's license.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Risk assessment
  • Psycho-education
  • Crisis intervention
  • Case management
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Diagnostic assessments
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Clinical oversight
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Harm reduction
  • Multicultural counseling

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development
  • Student loan repayment
  • Wellness program
  • Hiring bonus
  • 403B retirement plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$70,000 - $70,000/yr
Location
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is one of the largest statewide nonprofit social service organizations in Minnesota with more than 2,500 team members serving in all 87 counties and beyond. Our services support children, youth and families, people with identified needs,...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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