Behavioral Health Pre-Doctoral Intern

About the Job Application Deadline Date: Friday, May 22, 2026. Interviews will occur end of May/beginning of June. The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School is inviting applications for one pre‑doctoral intern to join a vibrant team of faculty and postdoctoral fellows for a paid thirteen‑month program beginning in August 2026. This training is specifically for family therapists interested in family medicine education and leadership in integrated behavioral healthcare. The clinic is located in east St. Paul, MN, serving a diverse patient population, primarily refugee and immigrant cultural groups from southeast Asia and east Africa. The trainee will engage in clinical work including psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families as well as integrated care opportunities such as joint appointments, hallway consults, and consults via electronic medical record. The trainee will also have educational and teaching opportunities including assisting with didactics and noon conferences, implementing resident wellbeing curriculum, and resident video reviews and shadowing. Additional training experiences include working alongside providers in pharmacy, social work, inpatient medicine, addiction medicine, psychiatry, and sexual medicine. Eight hours per week will be designated for scholarly work. Intern Activities Integrated care and precepting duties. Teach family medicine residents through lectures, didactics, one‑on‑one consultation, and live or video review of their appointments with patients. Conventional psychotherapy working with individuals, couples, and families. Work effectively in an interprofessional team (faculty physicians, resident physicians, clinical pharmacists, care coordinators, and many others). As indicated throughout the academic year, training experiences include working alongside providers through the residency in pharmacy, social work, inpatient medicine, psychiatry, sports medicine, and sexual medicine. Supervision will be provided by a Minnesota state‑approved LMFT supervisor and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) approved supervisor. Other supervisory experiences with departmental psychologists and post‑doctoral primary care behavioral health psychology fellows may also occur. Expected annual stipend will be $44,470.40, adjusted for the next fiscal year, according to University guidelines. Qualifications Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in a doctoral program for marriage/couple and family therapy. Passed National Licensing Exam for Marriage and Family Therapists and applied for Minnesota licensure or licensure in a state you plan to practice in prior to position commencement. Authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position. Preferred Qualifications Completed all doctoral level coursework strongly preferred. May make exceptions for applicants further along in online programs. Advancement to doctoral candidacy prior to position commencement. F‑1 OPT candidates are eligible to apply. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: Expected annual stipend will be $44,470.40, adjusted for the next fiscal year, according to University and Medical School guidelines. Time Appointment: 100% Appointment Position Type: Pre‑Doctoral Assistant Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and life insurance Employee wellbeing program Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Minnesota