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New Ulm, Minnesota · Hybrid

Outpatient Therapist | LICSW | New Ulm Medical Center | 110k +

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105k-$120k

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Job Description

Location Address

1324 5th St N New Ulm, MN 56073-1514

Date Posted

October 02, 2026

Department: 65004013 Outpatient Psych

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

Are you an LICSW looking to make a meaningful impact in southern Minnesota? Join the practice at New Ulm Medical Center and provide evidence-based therapy and psychological services in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Key Position Details

As a licensed therapist at New Ulm Medical Center, you’ll collaborate with primary care, specialty providers, and community resources to deliver coordinated, whole-person care. Allina Health also offers comprehensive benefits, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, CME support, and wellness programs.

Job Description

See Patients Across the Lifespan

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and psychological evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and care teams.
  • Deliver outpatient psychotherapy services (individual, family, and group 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.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

  • Be part of a leading Mental Health and Addiction service line with over 290 clinicians across Minnesota.
  • Practice whole-person care in a system that values your voice and professional growth.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of up to 50% virtual care while serving patients in a welcoming community setting.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in psychology, family therapy, social work or counseling related field
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work, upon hire
  • 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 following requirements: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or current BLS certification from the American Red Cross or Allina in-house BLS training (within 180 days of hire)

Physical Demands

Sedentary

  • Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
  • Contact Catherine.gramm@allina.com for more information

Located approximately 90 minutes from the Twin Cities, New Ulm offers affordable living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community rich in culture and history. At the heart of the community is New Ulm Medical Center, a nationally recognized leader in rural health care honored for exceptional quality, patient satisfaction, sustainability, and community investment, including repeated Top 100 and Top 20 Critical Access Hospital recognition.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $105,000 to $120,000 per year

The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

  • 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 develop individualized treatment plans to provide outpatient psychotherapy services across the lifespan. They will also coordinate care with community providers and offer clinical guidance to mental health practitioners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a psychology-related field and possess a valid Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential from the MN Board of Social Work. Applicants must also meet MN DHS Mental Health Professional requirements.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyMental Health AssessmentCare CoordinationEvidence-based PracticePatient-centered Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Therapist | LICSW | New Ulm Medical Center | 110k + at Allina Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,359 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 32% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% 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)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k 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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  • Hybrid
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  • Remote
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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
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education
Student Loan Support Benefits