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St. Paul, Minnesota

LICSW – Outpatient Therapist | St. Paul, MN

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.61-$48.81/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Location Address

  • 280 Smith Ave N STE 450 St Paul, MN 55102
  • November 03, 2026

Department: 34009940 Adult Mental Health Services United Outpatient Clinic

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week

40

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is seeking a Licensed Therapist (LICSW) to provide outpatient therapy and psychological services for adults and geriatric patients in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based behavioral health care in a collaborative, patient-centered clinic.

You will work closely with primary care, specialty providers, behavioral health professionals, caregivers, and community resources to support the mental health and overall well-being of adults and older adults. The role combines the resources and clinical expertise of an established health system with the close connections of a community-based practice.

Key Position Details

  • Monday - Friday daytime hours
  • No call or weekends

WFH Up to Three Days per Week

The patient population includes older adults; however, the caseload is not exclusively geriatric. Candidates must be comfortable providing care to adults of all ages and may occasionally work with adolescent patients.

Job Description

  • See adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient therapy setting.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and psychological evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and care teams.
  • Deliver outpatient psychotherapy services (individual and family therapy)
  • Engage patients’ social supports to improve functioning and outcomes.
  • Coordinate care with community providers and agencies; initiate referrals as needed.
  • Mentor and provide clinical guidance to mental health practitioners when applicable.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, family therapy, social work or counseling related field
  • MN DHS Mental Health Professional Defined Qualifications: MN § 245I.04, Subd 2-3

Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire
  • 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 180 days of hire)

Physical Demands

Sedentary

Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 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

The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments and provide evidence-based psychotherapy for adult and geriatric patients in an outpatient setting. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and community resources to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess a current Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license in Minnesota. Additionally, they must meet specific state mental health professional qualifications and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyClinical DocumentationCare CoordinationMental Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionEvidence-based PracticeGeriatric CareReferral Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LICSW – Outpatient Therapist | St. Paul, MN at Allina Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,365 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in social workranked against 6,365 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$74k–$102kSocial Work median $77k (middle half $66k–$87k)295 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Minnesota85 active6,384 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 20% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,510 in the last 30 days1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,365 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement or CME
Student Loan Support (PSLF)

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.