Post-Master's Fellowship — Pre-Licensed Therapist | LMFT / LPCC / LICSW Track

About the Program Applications for Lorenz Clinic's 2026 Post‑Master’s Fellowship are now open. This is a nationally recognized, full‑time, paid psychotherapy training position for pre‑licensed mental‑health clinicians pursuing LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC licensure in Minnesota. Each year a small cohort of fellows is selected from over a thousand applicants nationwide to train in relational, systemic, and developmentally informed psychotherapy. About half of our fellows relocate from across the country; the rest come from leading graduate programs in the region. What This Fellowship Is Building Toward The capacity to stay curious about what is happening inside a client and inside themselves, even when the relational field becomes activated, distressing, or uncertain. The ability to notice and work with ruptures in the therapeutic alliance, not avoid them, and use the repair as a vehicle of change. Access to their own internal experience during session, and the skill to hold it as clinical information rather than noise to be managed or a feeling to be enacted. A genuine theory of why—moving past diagnosis to a case formulation that explains what keeps producing the problem, grounded in the client’s relational and developmental history. The developmental narrative as a living structure—understanding a client’s history not as background context but as a pattern that is active in the room, right now, with this clinician. The ability to hold a client through regression—staying present when the work gets harder before it gets easier, without reflexive rescue, referral, or restructuring. A formulation‑first clinical mind—moving from data through diagnosis through problem formulation through treatment, rather than from diagnosis directly to modality. Training Format Supervision—8 hours/month 4 hours/month with a doctorally‑prepared psychologist 4 hours/month with a professional supervisor (psychologist or master’s‑level licensed clinician, per licensure track) Monthly PMF Seminar—8 hours —a full‑day, in‑person learning event protected from clinical work. Weekly Didactic Seminar—1 hour —shared with the clinic’s doctoral psychology interns; topics include ethics, family systems, attachment, trauma, and more. Monthly Grand Rounds—1 hour —an internal case presentation or invited speaker event open to all clinical staff; CE‑eligible. Monthly Case Consultation—4 hours —specialist‑led, consultee‑focused, and non‑evaluative, centered on clinical formulation. Clinical Role Post‑master’s Fellows provide psychotherapeutic services to a variety of clients under direct supervision. A typical fellow carries 12–18 active clients, built gradually during the first months. Three Program Tracks Are Available Outpatient psychotherapy—individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Intensive outpatient group psychotherapy—structured group treatment across diagnostic presentations. Track assignment is based on the fellow’s stated learning goals, prior preparation, and program need. After the Fellowship Approximately 88% of second‑year fellows who seek staff positions at Lorenz following program completion are employed as staff. The fellowship serves as a pipeline into the clinic’s clinical and supervisory ranks. Alumni continue to hold leadership positions within the clinic or pursue independent practice, policy leadership, professional association leadership, or doctoral programs. Compensation and Benefits Base salary: $51,000–$90,000/year, based on qualifications, caseload, and program track. Pay‑for‑performance compensation is available at the fellow’s election. Benefits include: Student loan repayment program Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and short‑and long‑term disability insurance 401(k) with employer matching Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) Paid time off, paid holidays, and Paid Burnout Time Paid service/volunteer time Flexible scheduling; hybrid options available Licensing exam preparation support Professional development assistance Employee assistance program Requirements Master’s degree in psychology, clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or closely related field from a regionally accredited program. Successful completion of a clinically focused master’s‑level practicum or internship where individual psychotherapy—diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic work—was the primary activity. LICSW‑track applicants: a social work degree alone is not sufficient; placement focused on case management or generalist services does not meet this requirement. Declared licensure track (LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC in Minnesota); social work track applicants must hold a current, non‑provisional LGSW before start date. Completed master’s‑level practicum totaling at least 9–12 months of clinic‑based formation with outpatient psychotherapy as the primary focus; remote or telehealth placements are not considered. Preferred Qualifications Prior preparation in systems thinking, group relations, or relational and psychodynamic intervention models. Bilingual candidates are strongly preferred to expand access for underserved communities. Demonstrated commitment to the profession and the common good. How to Apply Admission is competitive and reviewed by the Training Committee. To apply, submit a cover letter and CV via the online job portal for your preferred clinic location. A cover letter is required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Cover letter should address: Training goals and what you hope to develop during the fellowship. Preferred track and why it fits your learning objectives. Commitment to the common good and to the profession as a field. A brief narrative of your experience providing psychotherapy. Candidates invited to interview may be asked to provide writing samples, references, or a letter of recommendation from a past clinical supervisor. Equal Opportunity Lorenz Clinic is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants 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. Pre‑licensed therapists, unlicensed therapists, and intermediately licensed clinicians—including LGSWs, NCCs, and LAMFTs—are especially encouraged to apply. Licensed independent practitioners (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW) should see the clinic’s separately posted Outpatient Psychotherapist role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lorenz Clinic