What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's IOP Group Therapist position at Lorenz Clinic?
Description:
Note: This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on & retention bonus as well as student loan repayment.
Introduction
The mental health system is overrun by corporate interests prioritizing profit over quality care. Non-clinical leaders in large clinics lack understanding of effective therapy, leaving clinicians overworked, undervalued, and without autonomy. The focus on unchecked growth sacrifices quality, discouraging excellence and collaboration. Without meaningful change, careers and the field risk collapse.
Lorenz Clinic has some of the best clinicians in Minnesota, so we know what it takes to sustain clinicians and do quality work. First, Lorenz gives you time– paid burnout time, consultation time, paid time off, paid holidays, paid CEU time, paid service day, up to twelve weeks paid parental leave, and so on. Next, Lorenz give you autonomy, choice, and control over your workload. Then Lorenz ensures sufficient social rewards of doing a job well done, including a sense of community and identity built around our selectivity in hiring. Our selectiveness is how you know you’ll be surrounded by smart people and solid, inspiring therapists. Finally, our workplace is marked by a dedication to fairness and internal equity, and our core values are driven by quality therapy, not silly business interests.
Make a difference on Main Street, not Wall Street. Apply with us and contribute to something real. Something clinician-led and a place where you and your colleagues will have each other over a long, sustainable career. Join us, and never give up hope for what mental healthcare could be.
About Lorenz Clinic
Lorenz is on a mission to heal the world one relationship at a time– To be the best clinic in Minnesota, not the biggest. We’ve fast become a regional leader in clinical services and training, our novel approach to clinician development often emulated by other practices. The clinic was the first Family Psychology specialty clinic in the North and was the first clinic in Minnesota to develop organized Post-Master’s Fellowships. It is recognized by many as one of the best post-degree training programs in Minnesota for clinicians looking to employ systemic, relational therapies. Compared to other large clinics regionally, Lorenz has the highest standards and ideals for clinicians and is the most selective in its hiring.
Our people have diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome an ever-changing, increasingly diverse group of applicants. Clinicians and trainees most often want to be here more than anywhere else because of how inspiring our high ideals are. Although training isn’t all we do, the training center is the font of vitality to the institution at large. We are growing, evolving, and changing on a daily basis.
We think big but act small, locally. Thirty years from now, Lorenz Clinic aspires to become one of the leading family institutes in the country, having gone from a microscopic mom and pop shop at someone’s dining room table to one of the premier family institutes in the world. The people that pass through Lorenz will continue to be the movers and shakers in the field, leaders that infuse systems thinking and relational, reflective practice into the mental health field for generations to come. We hope that our contributions to the specialty will be deep and lasting. Our hope is that people will always take great pride in being part of an organization that, for decades, has served a progressive leader in strengthening and healing relationships of all kinds. Through an integrated approach that involves research, training, and the service of others through therapy, Lorenz will deliver superior results and distinctive impact with lasting endurance for the children, adults, families, and couples of Minnesota.
About Our Child IOP
Our Children’s Intensive Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Program is tailored for children ages 7-13 who need additional support to manage emotional and interpersonal challenges. Combining elements of Developmental Repair, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), this program provides a structured, skill-building environment designed to help children develop emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy relationships.
DBT offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, increasing distress tolerance, and cultivating mindfulness. Through age-appropriate activities and discussions, children learn strategies to identify and regulate their emotions, manage impulses, and make thoughtful choices. Interpersonal Therapy complements this by focusing on the role of relationships in emotional health. Children practice communication, conflict resolution, and empathy, which fosters stronger connections with peers, family, and others.
Key Components Of The Program Include:
Group sessions are held Tuesday through Thursday in a supportive and nurturing environment designed to minimize overstimulation and foster a sense of safety. Small group sizes allow for individualized attention and peer interaction that promotes social learning. Our goal is to help children develop the emotional regulation, relational trust, and resilience necessary to thrive at home, in school, and in the community, laying the foundation for lifelong mental health and success.
About The Role
Psychotherapists at Lorenz function in applied roles, delivering assessment and intervention to clients of all types. Clinicians are free to function within their own areas of competence, specialty, or expertise. Our clinics are embedded on Main Street in communities with traditionally stark access disparities. Our client census is 43% Medicaid, and we have a sliding fee schedule that goes to zero. Our no-show rate is under 10%. We maintain a rich consultation and continued professional development schedule, as they are key to our committee-run, evidence-based Wellness Roadmap. 95% of our clinicians say they would recommend our practice to their colleagues, the chief benefit cited is the quality of the people. We administer confidential, third-party employee engagement surveys via Gallup, and the best employee feedback in 2024-25 has been:
Requirements:
Job Requirements
The Most Successful Candidates Will Evidence a Track Record Of Service As An Interventionist With a High Degree Of Professional Activity Within The Field. The Position Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To:
Full-time, independently licensed clinicians enjoy a robust benefits package that includes:
For an unabridged job description or more information about our benefits programs including policies that related to the sign-on and retention bonus, student loan repayment program, please contact human resources and defer to information contained in formal employment documents if hired. To obtain the sign-on and retention bonus, clinicians will need to be competent in and agree to run a group comprised of primarily children ages 7-13, in addition to meeting other requirements that appear in job offer documents.
Compensation
The compensation hiring range for this role is $75,000 - $106,250 per year, which is dependent on candidate qualifications, program fit, chosen caseload, and competencies. This is a full-time, except, benefits-eligible, W2 role.
Application & Selection Process
Selection into our practice is competitive. Whereas the loudest clinics hire 80% of the applicants, we tend to hire under 5% because we’re focused on quality. Cover letters are not required but do stand out, as they help us learn more about you and ensure the best fit for all-involved. Application materials may be submitted through the clinic’s job board at https://lorenzclinic.com/join-us/. Candidates are evaluated through variegated means based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to clinical competence (knowledge, skills, and attitudes), ability to perform job duties to a high degree of quality, potential to positively impact the field, and consistency with the clinic’s Core Values and mission.
Individual & Cultural Diversity
Lorenz Clinic is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We view Individual & Cultural Diversity as a professional competency area that applies to all professionals, one that requires specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Candidates who independently monitor and apply knowledge of self and others as a cultural beings in assessment, treatment, and consultation are especially encouraged to apply.
Search Terms
Clinicians might find this posting beneficial if looking for positions using following search terms: mental health therapist, mental health, therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, DBT, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, therapist mental health, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, board-approved supervisor, counselor, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, family therapist, child therapist, Nationally Certified Counselors (NCC), children's mental health, clinical supervisor, outpatient psychotherapist, outpatient psychology. Again, Licensed Psychologists should consider the Staff Psychologist role posted separately by Lorenz. Pre-licensed therapists such as Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSW), or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (LAMFT) should consider the practice’s Post-Master’s Fellowship position instead.
Note: This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on & retention bonus as well as student loan repayment.
Introduction
The mental health system is overrun by corporate interests prioritizing profit over quality care. Non-clinical leaders in large clinics lack understanding of effective therapy, leaving clinicians overworked, undervalued, and without autonomy. The focus on unchecked growth sacrifices quality, discouraging excellence and collaboration. Without meaningful change, careers and the field risk collapse.
Lorenz Clinic has some of the best clinicians in Minnesota, so we know what it takes to sustain clinicians and do quality work. First, Lorenz gives you time– paid burnout time, consultation time, paid time off, paid holidays, paid CEU time, paid service day, up to twelve weeks paid parental leave, and so on. Next, Lorenz give you autonomy, choice, and control over your workload. Then Lorenz ensures sufficient social rewards of doing a job well done, including a sense of community and identity built around our selectivity in hiring. Our selectiveness is how you know you’ll be surrounded by smart people and solid, inspiring therapists. Finally, our workplace is marked by a dedication to fairness and internal equity, and our core values are driven by quality therapy, not silly business interests.
Make a difference on Main Street, not Wall Street. Apply with us and contribute to something real. Something clinician-led and a place where you and your colleagues will have each other over a long, sustainable career. Join us, and never give up hope for what mental healthcare could be.
About Lorenz Clinic
Lorenz is on a mission to heal the world one relationship at a time– To be the best clinic in Minnesota, not the biggest. We’ve fast become a regional leader in clinical services and training, our novel approach to clinician development often emulated by other practices. The clinic was the first Family Psychology specialty clinic in the North and was the first clinic in Minnesota to develop organized Post-Master’s Fellowships. It is recognized by many as one of the best post-degree training programs in Minnesota for clinicians looking to employ systemic, relational therapies. Compared to other large clinics regionally, Lorenz has the highest standards and ideals for clinicians and is the most selective in its hiring.
Our people have diverse backgrounds and experiences. We welcome an ever-changing, increasingly diverse group of applicants. Clinicians and trainees most often want to be here more than anywhere else because of how inspiring our high ideals are. Although training isn’t all we do, the training center is the font of vitality to the institution at large. We are growing, evolving, and changing on a daily basis.
We think big but act small, locally. Thirty years from now, Lorenz Clinic aspires to become one of the leading family institutes in the country, having gone from a microscopic mom and pop shop at someone’s dining room table to one of the premier family institutes in the world. The people that pass through Lorenz will continue to be the movers and shakers in the field, leaders that infuse systems thinking and relational, reflective practice into the mental health field for generations to come. We hope that our contributions to the specialty will be deep and lasting. Our hope is that people will always take great pride in being part of an organization that, for decades, has served a progressive leader in strengthening and healing relationships of all kinds. Through an integrated approach that involves research, training, and the service of others through therapy, Lorenz will deliver superior results and distinctive impact with lasting endurance for the children, adults, families, and couples of Minnesota.
About Our Child IOP
Our Children’s Intensive Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Program is tailored for children ages 7-13 who need additional support to manage emotional and interpersonal challenges. Combining elements of Developmental Repair, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), this program provides a structured, skill-building environment designed to help children develop emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy relationships.
DBT offers practical tools for managing intense emotions, increasing distress tolerance, and cultivating mindfulness. Through age-appropriate activities and discussions, children learn strategies to identify and regulate their emotions, manage impulses, and make thoughtful choices. Interpersonal Therapy complements this by focusing on the role of relationships in emotional health. Children practice communication, conflict resolution, and empathy, which fosters stronger connections with peers, family, and others.
Key Components Of The Program Include:
- Skill-Building Groups: Interactive and engaging sessions where children learn and practice skills.
- Group Therapy Dynamics: A safe space to explore feelings, share experiences, and practice relational skills with peers.
- Family Collaboration: Regular family therapy sessions and to reinforce skills at home and beget second-order change
Group sessions are held Tuesday through Thursday in a supportive and nurturing environment designed to minimize overstimulation and foster a sense of safety. Small group sizes allow for individualized attention and peer interaction that promotes social learning. Our goal is to help children develop the emotional regulation, relational trust, and resilience necessary to thrive at home, in school, and in the community, laying the foundation for lifelong mental health and success.
About The Role
Psychotherapists at Lorenz function in applied roles, delivering assessment and intervention to clients of all types. Clinicians are free to function within their own areas of competence, specialty, or expertise. Our clinics are embedded on Main Street in communities with traditionally stark access disparities. Our client census is 43% Medicaid, and we have a sliding fee schedule that goes to zero. Our no-show rate is under 10%. We maintain a rich consultation and continued professional development schedule, as they are key to our committee-run, evidence-based Wellness Roadmap. 95% of our clinicians say they would recommend our practice to their colleagues, the chief benefit cited is the quality of the people. We administer confidential, third-party employee engagement surveys via Gallup, and the best employee feedback in 2024-25 has been:
- “We have the best people… the best therapists and the best humans.” -Senior Clinician
- “I could make a mistake.” -Practicum Student
- “I knew I’d get through it because of the support.” -Post-Master’s Fellow
- “I have my life back.” -New Hire
- “Such a cohesive group.” -Clinical Manager
- “This is my therapy home… my forever job.” -Senior Clinician
- “Such an organized experience.” -Trainee
Requirements:
Job Requirements
The Most Successful Candidates Will Evidence a Track Record Of Service As An Interventionist With a High Degree Of Professional Activity Within The Field. The Position Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To:
- A master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health profession from an accredited academic program
- Full, independent, unrestricted licensure as a mental health professional in Minnesota (LMFT, LICSW, or LPCC). LPs should instead consider the clinic's posted Staff Psychologist role. Pre-licensed therapists should consider Lorenz's Post-Master’s Fellowship position instead, which can also be housed within our day treatment program.
- Prior experience in children's day treatment or intensive groups (preferred)
- Competence providing intensive group therapy to children ages 7-13
- At least 2 years providing clinical supervision (preferred)
- Formal training in child or family therapy (preferred)
Full-time, independently licensed clinicians enjoy a robust benefits package that includes:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid Burnout Time
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave regardless of gender
- Annual CEU allowance
- A 401k with 401k matching
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid service/volunteer time
- Paid continuing education release days
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible in-person or hybrid work options
- Case consultation w/ CEUs
For an unabridged job description or more information about our benefits programs including policies that related to the sign-on and retention bonus, student loan repayment program, please contact human resources and defer to information contained in formal employment documents if hired. To obtain the sign-on and retention bonus, clinicians will need to be competent in and agree to run a group comprised of primarily children ages 7-13, in addition to meeting other requirements that appear in job offer documents.
Compensation
The compensation hiring range for this role is $75,000 - $106,250 per year, which is dependent on candidate qualifications, program fit, chosen caseload, and competencies. This is a full-time, except, benefits-eligible, W2 role.
Application & Selection Process
Selection into our practice is competitive. Whereas the loudest clinics hire 80% of the applicants, we tend to hire under 5% because we’re focused on quality. Cover letters are not required but do stand out, as they help us learn more about you and ensure the best fit for all-involved. Application materials may be submitted through the clinic’s job board at https://lorenzclinic.com/join-us/. Candidates are evaluated through variegated means based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to clinical competence (knowledge, skills, and attitudes), ability to perform job duties to a high degree of quality, potential to positively impact the field, and consistency with the clinic’s Core Values and mission.
Individual & Cultural Diversity
Lorenz Clinic is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We view Individual & Cultural Diversity as a professional competency area that applies to all professionals, one that requires specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Candidates who independently monitor and apply knowledge of self and others as a cultural beings in assessment, treatment, and consultation are especially encouraged to apply.
Search Terms
Clinicians might find this posting beneficial if looking for positions using following search terms: mental health therapist, mental health, therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, DBT, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, therapist mental health, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, board-approved supervisor, counselor, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, family therapist, child therapist, Nationally Certified Counselors (NCC), children's mental health, clinical supervisor, outpatient psychotherapist, outpatient psychology. Again, Licensed Psychologists should consider the Staff Psychologist role posted separately by Lorenz. Pre-licensed therapists such as Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSW), or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (LAMFT) should consider the practice’s Post-Master’s Fellowship position instead.
Salary : $75,000 - $106,250
