Post-Master's Fellowship — Pre-Licensed Therapist | LMFT / LPCC / LICSW Track

The Lorenz Clinic, LLC • Prior Lake, MN

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lorenz Clinic of Family Psychology is offering a nationally recognized, full-time, paid psychotherapy training position for pre-licensed mental health clinicians pursuing LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure in Minnesota. This two-year fellowship is designed for clinicians who want the pre-licensure period to be genuinely developmental, focusing on training in relational, systemic, and developmentally informed psychotherapy rather than high-volume billing. The program follows a cohort model, fostering an interprofessional learning environment. The fellowship is rigorous, emphasizing active engagement with the program's structures and the supervisory relationship. It addresses all 16 APA Competency Benchmark domains through various training activities including supervision, seminars, grand rounds, and case consultation. Fellows provide psychotherapeutic services to a variety of clients under direct supervision, carrying an active caseload of approximately 12-18 clients, with opportunities in outpatient psychotherapy, and intensive outpatient group psychotherapy. Historically, a high percentage of second-year fellows secure staff positions at Lorenz, with the fellowship serving as a pipeline into clinical and supervisory roles. Alumni have also pursued successful careers in private practice, community mental health, and policy leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or closely related field from a regionally accredited program.
• Successful completion of a clinically focused master's-level practicum or internship where individual psychotherapy (including diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic work) was the primary activity.
• LICSW-track applicants specifically: a social work degree alone is not sufficient; placements focused primarily on case management, care coordination, or generalist social work services do not meet this requirement.
• Declared licensure track (LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC in Minnesota).
• Social work track applicants must hold a current, non-provisional LGSW before the start date.
• Completed master's-level practicum totaling at least 9-12 months of clinic-based formation where outpatient psychotherapy was the primary focus, prior to the start date.
• Practicum placements that were primarily remote or telehealth will not be considered.
• Demonstrated track record of sequential, scaffolded clinical learning aimed at a career as a psychotherapist.
• Curiosity about what they do not yet know.
• Openness to feedback that requires growth.
• Orientation toward the profession as a vocation rather than a credential.

Nice To Haves

• Prior preparation in systems thinking, group relations, or relational and psychodynamic intervention models.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the profession and the common good.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic services to a variety of clients under direct supervision.
• Carry an active caseload of approximately 12-18 clients, built gradually during the first months of the fellowship.
• Participate in 8 hours/month of supervision (4 hours with a doctorally prepared psychologist, 4 hours with a professional supervisor).
• Attend a full-day, in-person Monthly PMF Seminar for the cohort.
• Attend a Weekly Didactic Seminar on topics such as ethics, family systems, attachment, trauma, and more.
• Attend a Monthly Grand Rounds for case presentations or invited speakers.
• Participate in 4 hours/month of specialist-led, consultee-focused, and non-evaluative Monthly Case Consultation.
• Engage actively in the program's structures and supervisory relationship.
• Bring real cases to consultation and use the supervisory relationship as an active collaboration.
• Show up in training groups when it is uncomfortable.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid Burnout Time (a structured protected leave benefit separate from standard PTO)
• Paid service/volunteer time
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid options available
• Licensing exam preparation support
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees