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Newport Healthcare·Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Primary Therapist
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The Primary Therapist is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating individual, family, and group therapy sessions. They also serve as a key point of contact for families and provide crisis management and risk assessment interventions.
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.
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.
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 is required.
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 this role ranges from $77,000 - $100,000 depending on education, licensure and experience.
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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field and possess a valid Minnesota license in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work, or Clinical Psychology. Experience working with young adults or adolescents in mental health, substance abuse, or trauma-informed settings is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.