Licensed Therapist

Location Address:

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

Date Posted:

November 19, 2025

Department:

43004083 MH PHP & Day OP NUM

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 a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

The New Ulm Medical Center is a cornerstone of mental health care in southern Minnesota, offering integrated behavioral health services within a trusted community hospital setting. Unlike many locations, New Ulm combines the intimacy of a smaller community with the resources of a leading health system, allowing providers to deliver whole-person care in a setting where relationships matter. 

Our mental health team at New Ulm serves a diverse patient population and collaborates closely with primary care, specialty providers, and local community resources. This unique integration ensures patients receive timely, coordinated care that addresses both mental and physical health needs. 

About New Ulm: 

• A vibrant city with rich German heritage, cultural festivals, and historic landmarks. 

• Outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, and river activities. 

• Affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community. 

• Located about 90 minutes from the Twin Cities, offering small-town charm with easy access to urban amenities. 

Why Join Allina Health? 

• Make a meaningful impact: Provide diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, and treatment planning for patients across diverse needs. 

• Collaborate with excellence: Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other mental health professionals in a team-based model. 

• Grow professionally: Access monthly continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and CME support. 

• Thrive personally: Enjoy Allina Health’s comprehensive benefits and wellness programs designed to support provider well-being. 

What Sets This Opportunity Apart 

• Be part of a leading Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line with over 290 clinicians across Minnesota. 

• Practice whole-person care in a system that values your voice and professional growth. 

• Enjoy serving patients in a welcoming community setting. 

Ready to make a difference as a Licensed Therapist? 

Apply today and help redefine mental health care at Allina Health. 

For more information, contact Julie.Joseph@allina.com. 

About Allina Health’s Mental Health & Addiction Services 

• 290+ clinicians across 45 primary care clinics 

• 15 partial hospitalization and day treatment programs 

• 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient behavioral health beds

• Care led by interdisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and addiction specialists 

Allina Health – About Us:  

A major regional health system. With a team 27,000 strong, Allina Health operates 12 hospitals, more than 60 clinics, and 100+ specialty care sites. Learn More 

Commitment to communities. Allina Health has a 140-year connection to our diverse communities. We make a difference through local health initiatives, volunteerism and revitalization efforts in the places where we operate. Learn more   

Job Description:

The Licensed Therapist performs mental health diagnostic assessment and provides individual, family and group therapy with the established program(s) and services. Serves by collecting and evaluating information about client situation; establishing treatment goals with client; determining treatment methodologies; suggesting and exploring resolutions; discussing progress toward goals; evaluating and adjusting treatment provided. For Licensed Therapists under Intermediate Care Programs: Practices in accordance of requirements outlined by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, MN DHS Manuals, and in accordance with MN § 245I.

Allina Health has a robust Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line that offers the full continuum of care including integration, specialty outpatient clinics, addiction and co-occurring services, partial hospitalization and day treatment, and inpatient care. There are more than 290 mental health and addiction clinicians dedicated to the highest quality patient care across 45 primary care clinics, 6 integrated psychiatry locations, 4 hospital-based clinics, 15 partial and day treatment programs, 15 Allina and affiliated Emergency Departments, and 7 hospitals with 270 inpatient beds. The Mental Health and Addiction Clinical Service Line is led by both psychiatry and psychology clinical leadership, in partnership with operations to advance mental health care for patients across Allina Health.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assessment/reassessment.
  • Performs initial clinical assessment.
  • Completes a diagnostic assessment that meets the requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Reassesses patient and progress in treatment.
  • Meets requirements of third party payers, including seeking authorization.
• Treatment Planning.
  • Completes treatment plan per department process.
  • Documentation of patient, and family if appropriate, participation in development of treatment plan.
  • Reviews treatment plan with patient at regular intervals.
  • Initiates referrals to other providers and agencies when appropriate.
  • Coordinates discharge planning.
• Provision of Treatment.
  • Provides individual, family and group therapy as identified by treatment plan.
  • Coordinates treatment with other community agencies/providers when appropriate.
  • Provides patient and family education.
• Additional Defined Responsibilities as a Mental Health Professional in Adult Day Treatment, Adolescent Day Treatment, and Partial Hospitalization Program.
  • Clinical Supervision responsibilities for MH Practitioner in accordance with MN § 245I.06.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in licensed practice

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Ind Clinical Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required upon hire or
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy required upon hire or
• Licensed Psychologist-MN Board of Psychology required upon hire AND
• 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: $34.83 to $47.74 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.

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 up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• 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.