What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Psychologist (Assessment) position at Lorenz Clinic?
Description:
The problem with the mental health system today is that it's devolved into a cesspool of large corporate interests. Clinics are selling to insurance companies and private equity banks– places with non-clinician “vice presidents” that have no actual idea how to do quality psychotherapy. Clinicians are treated as a number, they don’t have control over their schedule or intakes, and there’s not enough time to learn or attend to quality. What’s more, they seem to hire every walking license, which means you have to work really hard to find quality colleagues. Overworked, uninspired, no control or autonomy. No thank you.
The field is at crisis inflection point, and the root causes are time and greed. Large corporate “clinics” show unrestrained growth at all costs, without regard to quality. What’s more, those with non-clinical leaders don’t even know what you need to do quality work, so why would anyone want to contribute to the problem by working there? If you don’t find a place that values excellence, a clinic that inspires you, a place where you’ll be surrounded by the best therapists, your career might flame out, and the field might fall apart in the process.
Lorenz Clinic is run by 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. We only hire the best 5% of therapists– if you’re one of those, let us know! 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, selecting only 5% of applicants.
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 The Role
As an assessment specialist at Lorenz, you'll function in an applied testing role, 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:
This is an abridged version of the job description. For an unabridged job description or more information about our benefits including student loan repayment program, please contact human resources.
Compensation
The compensation hiring range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000 per year, which is dependent on candidates' 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: counseling psychology, clinical psychology, PhD, PsyD, licensed psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist (LP), Behavioral Health Specialist, Psychotherapist, Licensed Psychologist (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D.), Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Therapy and Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Couples and Family Therapy, Family Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Neuropsychology, Outpatient Services, Private Practice Setting, Behavioral Health Clinic, Telehealth Opportunities, Integrated Healthcare Teams, Competitive Compensation, Flexible Scheduling, Career Growth Opportunities, Psychologist-led systems, Continuing Education Support, Collaborative Work Environment, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare Careers, Behavioral Health Jobs, Therapy Jobs in Minneapolis
The problem with the mental health system today is that it's devolved into a cesspool of large corporate interests. Clinics are selling to insurance companies and private equity banks– places with non-clinician “vice presidents” that have no actual idea how to do quality psychotherapy. Clinicians are treated as a number, they don’t have control over their schedule or intakes, and there’s not enough time to learn or attend to quality. What’s more, they seem to hire every walking license, which means you have to work really hard to find quality colleagues. Overworked, uninspired, no control or autonomy. No thank you.
The field is at crisis inflection point, and the root causes are time and greed. Large corporate “clinics” show unrestrained growth at all costs, without regard to quality. What’s more, those with non-clinical leaders don’t even know what you need to do quality work, so why would anyone want to contribute to the problem by working there? If you don’t find a place that values excellence, a clinic that inspires you, a place where you’ll be surrounded by the best therapists, your career might flame out, and the field might fall apart in the process.
Lorenz Clinic is run by 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. We only hire the best 5% of therapists– if you’re one of those, let us know! 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, selecting only 5% of applicants.
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 The Role
As an assessment specialist at Lorenz, you'll function in an applied testing role, 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 doctoral degree in psychology from an APA accredited academic program
- Full, unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) in Minnesota (or license-eligible)
- 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
- Did we mention student loan repayment, paid burnout time, and paid parenting leave?!
This is an abridged version of the job description. For an unabridged job description or more information about our benefits including student loan repayment program, please contact human resources.
Compensation
The compensation hiring range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000 per year, which is dependent on candidates' 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: counseling psychology, clinical psychology, PhD, PsyD, licensed psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist (LP), Behavioral Health Specialist, Psychotherapist, Licensed Psychologist (e.g., Ph.D., Psy.D.), Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Therapy and Counseling, Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Couples and Family Therapy, Family Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Neuropsychology, Outpatient Services, Private Practice Setting, Behavioral Health Clinic, Telehealth Opportunities, Integrated Healthcare Teams, Competitive Compensation, Flexible Scheduling, Career Growth Opportunities, Psychologist-led systems, Continuing Education Support, Collaborative Work Environment, Work-Life Balance, Healthcare Careers, Behavioral Health Jobs, Therapy Jobs in Minneapolis
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000
