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

The Lorenz Clinic • Minneapolis, MN

10d • 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 relational, systemic, and developmentally informed psychotherapy rather than high-volume billing. The program emphasizes rigorous training in seven developmental domains, aiming to produce psychotherapists who can work with depth and utilize the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle of transformation. The fellowship follows a cohort model, fostering an intellectually serious and collegially rich environment. Clinical work is demanding, and fellows are encouraged to actively engage with the program's structures, including supervision, didactic seminars, and case consultations, to maximize their learning and development.

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.
• For LICSW-track applicants: 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).
• For 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.
• 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.
• Engage in outpatient psychotherapy, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
• Participate in intensive outpatient group psychotherapy as part of a structured group treatment.
• Actively participate in supervision, identifying needs, naming observations, and shaping the experience collaboratively.
• Attend and actively participate in the Monthly PMF Seminar, integrating didactic content, experiential activities, and discussions.
• Attend and participate in the Weekly Didactic Seminar, covering topics such as ethics, family systems, attachment, trauma, and more.
• Attend Monthly Grand Rounds for case presentations or invited speaker events.
• Attend and participate in Monthly Case Consultation, focusing on clinical formulation.
• Bring real cases to consultation and use the supervisory relationship as an active collaboration.
• Show up in training groups, even when uncomfortable, to facilitate rapid development and a transformative experience.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• 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