Outpatient Therapist Pre-Independently Licensed - LGSW
Listed compensation
$32.92-$45.12/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Location Address
- 17489 Dodd Blvd Lakeville, MN 55044
- October 20, 2026
Department: 62884310 AHG Psychology
Shift: Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week
40
Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation
None
Job Summary
Allina Health is hiring pre-independently licensed LGSW therapists pursuing LICSW licensure to provide outpatient mental health therapy in a primary care clinic.
Key Position Details
- Monday - Friday daytime hours, hybrid schedule optional
- Will receive supervision hours
- Support and preparation for independent licensure and practice
Job Description
- Provide outpatient individual therapy for patients through age 64
- See approximately 28 patients per week
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans
- Complete crisis interventions and safety assessments
- Coordinate care for new and established patients
- Receive weekly group and individual supervision
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in social work
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Graduate Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required and successful progress towards independent licensure
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
Sedentary: lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
Allina Health is a nonprofit health system serving communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with 12 hospital campuses, 60+ primary care clinics, and more than 100 specialty care sites. Within mental health and addiction, Allina offers a broad range of services designed to support patients across the care continuum, including outpatient services, intermediate programming, inpatient and emergency services and beyond.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
- Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits Include
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient individual therapy for patients up to age 64 and conduct diagnostic assessments to develop treatment plans. Coordinate patient care, perform crisis interventions, and participate in weekly group and individual supervision.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work and a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) credential from the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Candidates must demonstrate successful progress towards independent licensure and hold a current BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist Pre-Independently Licensed - LGSW at Allina Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota | 133 active | 7,910 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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