Outpatient Mental Health Professional (Licensed Therapist or Clinical Trainee) - Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$75k

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Job Description

Outpatient Mental Health Professional (Licensed Therapist or Clinical Trainee)

Location: Outpatient Clinic – Grand Rapids, MN

Make a Difference in Outpatient Mental Health Care

Join our team as an Outpatient Mental Health Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families in our community!

We are seeking either a Fully Licensed Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) or a Clinical Trainee working toward independent licensure to provide high-quality mental health services in our Grand Rapids outpatient clinic.

In this role, you'll provide individualized, client-centered therapy in a supportive outpatient setting, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and achieve their mental health goals. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and effective mental health care.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive salary based on licensure and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and supplemental benefits
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Clinical supervision provided for qualified trainees
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Licensure reimbursement and CEU support
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
  • Opportunity to work with diverse client populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
  • Supportive clinical environment focused on professional growth and quality client care

Position Summary

The Outpatient Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families in a clinic-based outpatient setting.

This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, providing individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy as appropriate, and coordinating care to support positive client outcomes.

Clinicians will work with a diverse client population based on their experience, clinical interests, and licensure qualifications. The position offers opportunities to build ongoing therapeutic relationships, collaborate with other professionals, and contribute to a supportive, client-centered treatment environment.

Both fully licensed professionals and clinical trainees are encouraged to apply.

Essential Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinical Services

  • Provide individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, based on clinician qualifications, experience, and areas of competency.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify client needs, strengths, and treatment recommendations.

Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and families.

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships that promote engagement, progress, and positive treatment outcomes.

Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address a variety of mental health and behavioral concerns.

Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and appropriate referrals when clinically indicated.

Coordinate care with medical providers, schools, community agencies, case managers, and other professionals as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, licensing, and payer requirements.

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches based on individual needs and clinical outcomes.

Professional Collaboration and Development

  • Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
  • Collaborate with clinical colleagues, supervisors, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
  • Maintain compliance with agency policies, professional ethical standards, state licensing requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Support a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive clinical environment.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, quality improvement, and the organization's mission of providing compassionate mental health care.

Requirements

Licensed Mental Health Professional

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Current Minnesota licensure as LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP in good standing.

Clinical Trainee

  • Master's degree in a qualifying mental health field.
  • Meets Minnesota requirements to practice as a Clinical Trainee under approved supervision.
  • Commitment to obtaining independent licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children and adolescents.
  • Experience in school-based services, children's therapeutic services, or day treatment programs.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and family systems.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking clinicians who are:

  • Passionate about helping children and families succeed.
  • Skilled at building strong therapeutic relationships.
  • Collaborative team members who enjoy partnering with educators and families.
  • Committed to providing ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.
  • Flexible, organized, and dedicated to clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Mental Health Professional provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy. They are responsible for conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care to support positive client outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical evaluationTreatment planningCrisis interventionGroup therapyCase managementCollaborative careEvidence-based practiceCultural responsivenessCommunication skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota134 active7,871 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 30% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMinnesota Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 31% offer loan repayment235 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About North Homes Children & Family Services

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, life insurance, and supplemental benefits
401(k) with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Clinical supervision provided for qualified trainees
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Licensure reimbursement and CEU support
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,090/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.