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

The Lorenz Clinic • Minneapolis, MN

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lorenz Clinic of Family Psychology is hiring full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible post-master’s fellows in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area for its 2026 fellowship. This paid, in-person psychotherapy training placement is for pre-licensed clinicians pursuing Minnesota LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure. The fellowship is a two-year program built around developmental learning rather than productivity targets; it is not a high-volume billing role. Fellows join an interprofessional cohort drawn from counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, and psychology.

The program aims to develop psychotherapists who can work relationally and systemically, use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change, and formulate cases in depth. Its curriculum addresses all 16 APA Competency Benchmark domains and includes monthly individual supervision, a monthly full-day cohort seminar, weekly didactic seminars, monthly grand rounds, and monthly case consultation. Fellows provide psychotherapy to a variety of clients under direct supervision, typically building toward a caseload of approximately 12–18 active clients. Available tracks include outpatient psychotherapy and intensive outpatient group psychotherapy. Track assignment considers learning goals, prior preparation, and program needs.

The position offers a salary of $51,000–$90,000 per year, based on qualifications, caseload, and program track. Pay-for-performance compensation is available at the fellow’s election, while the fellowship is designed to prioritize learning depth over volume. The role is W-2 and salaried. Hybrid options are available, though the program includes in-person work and training events. Fellows may apply for Lorenz Clinic staff positions after completing the fellowship; staff employment is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited program.
• Successful completion of a clinically focused master's-level practicum or internship in which individual psychotherapy—including diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic work—was the primary activity.
• Declared Minnesota licensure track: LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• 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 focused primarily on outpatient psychotherapy before the start date.
• Practicum placements that were primarily remote or telehealth are not accepted.
• Applicants on the LICSW track must have psychotherapy-focused training; placements primarily focused on case management, care coordination, or generalist social work services do not meet the requirement.
• A cover letter and CV are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, openness to feedback and growth, and a commitment to psychotherapy as a vocation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior preparation in systems thinking, group relations, or relational and psychodynamic intervention models.
• Bilingual ability; 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.
• Build and maintain an active caseload, typically approximately 12–18 clients, gradually during the first months of the fellowship.
• Participate in 8 hours per month of supervision, including supervision with a doctorally prepared psychologist and a professional supervisor appropriate to the licensure track.
• Attend the monthly full-day, in-person PMF cohort seminar.
• Attend weekly didactic seminars shared with doctoral psychology interns.
• Participate in monthly grand rounds and monthly case consultation.
• Bring clinical cases and learning needs to supervision, consultation, and training activities as an active participant.
• Develop clinical judgment and formulation skills, including relational, systemic, and developmentally informed psychotherapy practice.
• Apply for a preferred clinic location by submitting a cover letter and CV through the online job portal.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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