Inclusion Manager / Mental Health Therapist

Relate Counseling Center • Minnetonka, MN

52d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Relate Counseling Center is a nonprofit mental health center with over 50 years of experience serving the Minnetonka and Eden Prairie community. They are dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and inclusive mental health services to individuals of all ages, with a vision of a community where mental health is honored and care is accessible to all. The Inclusion Manager / Mental Health Therapist is a dual role that combines leadership in organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with the provision of clinical mental health services. Eight hours per week are dedicated to Inclusion Manager responsibilities, with the remaining hours focused on clinical work, supervision, or consultation, depending on the employee's schedule, qualifications, and organizational needs. This position can be structured as either part-time or full-time. The Inclusion Manager collaborates with leadership, HR, and other teams to develop and implement DEI strategies, while the clinical portion involves providing therapy to individuals, families, and/or couples. The role champions inclusion efforts, strengthens community connections, expands access to services, and elevates community perspectives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Or Doctorate in Psychology.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience leading or supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, accessibility, or organizational culture initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement equity and inclusion strategies, programs, and initiatives that support organizational goals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to move initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Experience facilitating conversations and training on complex or sensitive topics with employees and leaders at different levels of an organization.
• Ability to build relationships and credibility across different identities, perspectives, roles, and levels of authority.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to make complex concepts understandable, relevant, and actionable.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate disagreement, resistance, and emotionally charged conversations with professionalism, curiosity, and good judgment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on evolving inclusion and belonging practices, terminology, legal considerations, and community perspectives.
• Independent clinical licensure (e.g., LICSW, LP, LMFT, or LPCC) required.
• Experience working with Individuals, families, and/or couples in a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

• Board-approved supervisor status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador and advocate for inclusive and equitable initiatives, bridging internal teams and external community partners.
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team, workgroups and key stakeholders/investors.
• Collaborate with clinical directors and human resources to develop a robust set of training and other experiential activities to foster a common understanding of inclusion and belonging concepts and set of skills among staff at all levels.
• Develop, train, and raise cultural competency for all staff to communicate and collaborate successfully at work.
• Facilitate Inclusion Council meetings and coordinate with team leaders.
• Manage and grow community outreach and engagement programs and activities and assist in the development of content and methodologies to help build a diverse clientele.
• Participate in program development. Coordinate, provide oversight, and evaluate progress and data collection of inclusion programming. Create and run training sessions on equity and inclusion.
• Assign, coordinate, and provide oversight of the responsibilities of the Small Council members. Approve billable hours on a monthly basis.
• Participate in management, administrative and clinical meetings. Ensure members of the Inclusion Council are kept informed of organizational decisions that pertain to relevant initiatives.
• Partner with Clinical Directors and Human Resources to support equitable and inclusive recruitment, hiring, and onboarding practices and recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Manage the sharing of resources through a newsletter, SharePoint site, social media content.
• Provides clear, engaging, and timely communication across the organization to build understanding of key goals and initiatives, encourage participation, and strengthen collaboration and shared ownership.
• Provide counseling services to clients consistent with established productivity and billable-hour expectations.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing psychotherapy services in an outpatient setting.
• Offer parent coaching to support treatment goals.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with clients and families to establish and achieve therapeutic goals.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health services for clients.
• Consult and collaborate with other providers to support client needs.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of clinical programs and recommend changes when appropriate.
• Participate in required in-services and workshops to maintain applicable licensure and Rule 245I requirements.
• Provide staff training, consultation, or presentations as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and consultation to clinical staff (if applicable).
• Supervise clinical staff, caseloads, and related responsibilities to support the quality and quantity of services provided (if applicable).
• Monitor achievement of applicable clinical and billable-hour expectations (if applicable).
• Provide clinical consultation, coaching, and support to staff (if applicable).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company matching to secure your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and holiday pay to balance work and life.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level