Behavioral Health Practitioner III with 3000 Hiring Bonus

Clinical PsychologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

$3,000 Hiring Bonus! 50% paid at 6 months and 50% paid at 12 months.

Job Summary

  • As a Behavioral Health Practitioner III, your work will vary from day-to-day.

You will almost certainly spend several hours with client families and individuals - providing individual, partner, family, and group therapy to improve the quality of life for individuals and families.

  • You will have the opportunity to review your cases with your peers and supervisor in the form of clinical staff meetings.
  • You will frequently provide services to individuals representing a broad range of mental health symptoms and associated functional impairments concerns.
  • You will enjoy opportunities to improve your credentials by attending Minnesota Department of Health sponsored training.
  • With our flexible schedule, you will always have time to complete required documentation, reports, treatment plans, and/or evaluations.

What We Offer You

  • Control over your own schedule, while still meeting client needs.
  • An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and possible student loan forgiveness).
  • An employee loan program.
  • An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
  • A diverse workplace.
  • An outstanding reputation.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Master's degree is required in the Behavioral Health Sciences or related field.
  • LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker), LAMFT (Licensed Associate Marriage Family Therapist), or LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), OR
  • Be a student in a bona fide field placement or internship under a program leading to the completion of the requirements for licensure as a mental health professional.
  • Valid driver's license is required.
  • Statute 148A - Sexual Contact and Bureau of Criminal Affairs clearance is required.
  • Licensure must be active and in good standing with respective Licensing Board. Must adhere to licensure ethics and regulations.
  • In-service training and education as required to deliver services.

Key Responsibilities

The practitioner will spend several hours weekly providing individual, partner, family, and group therapy to enhance the quality of life for clients and families. Responsibilities also include reviewing cases in clinical staff meetings and completing required documentation, reports, treatment plans, and evaluations.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Behavioral Health Sciences or a related field is required, along with active licensure as an LGSW, LAMFT, or LPC, or being a student in a qualifying internship/placement program. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a Sexual Contact and Bureau of Criminal Affairs clearance are also mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyPartner TherapyFamily TherapyCase ReviewTreatment PlanningScheduling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Practitioner III with 3000 Hiring Bonus at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Clinical Psychology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Clinical Psychology Career Context

Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score
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Benefits & Perks

$3,000 hiring bonus (50% at 6 months, 50% at 12 months)
Excellent benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
403(b) plan with a match
Wellness program
Possible student loan forgiveness
Employee loan program
ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun)
Flexible schedule