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AMFM Healthcare
Stillwater, Minnesota

Primary Therapist I- Adult Residential Healthcare

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72K - $96K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Primary Therapist at AMFM Healthcare for our adult residential mental health facilities in Minnesota!

Are you passionate about transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care? AMFM Healthcare, a leading adult residential treatment center around the nation, is seeking a Primary Therapist to join our dedicated team. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a lasting impact, work in a supportive team environment, and grow professionally, we’d love to hear from you!

Why AMFM Healthcare?

At AMFM Healthcare, our mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive care that helps individuals achieve long-term recovery and a better quality of life. We specialize in evidence-based treatment approaches, offering a structured yet nurturing environment where clients can heal and thrive.

Your Role as a Primary Therapist

As a Primary Therapist, you will provide individual and group therapy to adults in our residential treatment program. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that support clients in their recovery journey. This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and is experienced in working with diverse populations.

What You’LL Do

  • Conduct clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
  • Offer crisis counseling and intervention when needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely Electronic Health Records (EHR).
  • Assist in insurance pre-certification/authorization and utilization review.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive client care.
  • Support clients in developing coping skills and strategies for long-term recovery.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and case consultations.
  • Provide emergency crisis services during work hours and after-hours as assigned.
  • Uphold ethical, legal, and professional standards at all times.

Compensation & Schedule

  • Salary: $72,000 - $96,000 (dependent on experience & licensure)
  • Job Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
  • On call and flexible schedule required
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Willing to work an on-call schedule as needed that is determined by program needs.
  • Case Load: 4-8 clients (based on program needs)
  • Work Location: Based at one facility but may assist at other locations when needed
  • Work Requirement: In-person, 5 days per week

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem
  • FSA/HSA Accounts
  • 100% employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • PTO and Self-Care Day
  • Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellness Membership

What We’RE Looking For

  • Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Licensure: Current Mental Health Professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, OR LP) or Mental Health Practitioner.
  • Experience: Working with adults diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Must have experience within a residential treatment setting.
  • Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work some weekends on call and assist with after-hours crisis calls when needed.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to ethical practice and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in residential treatment settings
  • Specialized training or certification in trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, or other relevant areas

Make a Difference at AMFM Healthcare

At AMFM Healthcare, we are more than just a treatment center—we are a community dedicated to healing, hope, and transformation. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can truly impact lives, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and be part of something meaningful!

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Primary Therapist will conduct clinical evaluations and provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based approaches. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field. A current mental health professional license (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP) and experience in a residential treatment setting are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyCase managementMental health assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Therapist I- Adult Residential Healthcare at AMFM Healthcare a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

Counselor Career Context

AMFM Healthcare ranks #6 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.3
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Stillwater

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About AMFM Healthcare

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision plans through Anthem
FSA/HSA Accounts
100% employer-paid Life/AD&D Insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
PTO and Self-Care Day
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & Wellness Membership