Couples Therapy Fellowship

Couples Therapy Fellowship

Classification : Employee, Full-Time, In-Person, Salary, Non-Exempt

Location : St. Louis Park & Eagan, MN Offices Available

Compensation : $40,000-$60,000 annual salary; paid bi-weekly

Reports To : Clinical Director/Fellowship Coordinator

We currently have two start date options to allow for a flexible experience for candidates:

Term/Hours : 36 months, 40 hours per week

Start Date : January 4th, 2027 or September 7th, 2027

End Date: 36 months following start date

This is a full-time paid 3-year position! We offer a competitive compensation package as well!

Couples Therapy Fellowship Summary

The Relationship Therapy Center Couples Therapy Fellowship is a 3-year full-time paid position in the field of couples therapy. The position will fulfill the supervision and clinical contact hour requirements for independent licensure in the state of Minnesota. A small cohort of practicum students, master’s-level graduates, and/or associate-licensed therapists (LAMFT, LPC, etc) will be chosen for this unique opportunity. Therapists of color are strongly encouraged to apply!

In this comprehensive couples therapy training program, Fellows will embark on a transformative journey that integrates the values of effectiveness, growth, and connection, while working to center an anti-racist lens. Our training regimen aims to equip participants with knowledge, skills and tools necessary to provide relationship therapy that addresses unique challenges faced by a wide and diverse array of couples and relational systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation : $40,000-$60,000 annual salary; paid bi-weekly; commensurate with experience and weekly client session targets.
• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (on an accrual basis) and 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
• All trainings, continuing education hours, and clinical supervision fees covered by Relationship Therapy Center.
• Pay incentives for additional client contact hours beyond what is required.
• Liability and malpractice insurance covered by Relationship Therapy Center

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for the Couples Therapy Fellowship

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, marriage & family therapy, social work, psychology, or other related field
• Enrollment in, or graduation from, a Master’s degree program in counseling, marriage & family therapy, social work, psychology, or other related field
• An ability to commit to the entire 3-year program
• An honest and sincere respect for relationships of all kinds, and a commitment to providing the best care possible
• Cultural responsiveness; awareness of your own cultural identity and the ability to learn from and respectfully relate to other cultural backgrounds and heritages

Additional Beneficial Qualifications

• Training in couples therapy or experience working with couples
• Addiction training or experience working with individuals experiencing addiction
• Sex therapy training or education
• Knowledge of specific trauma models

We believe that personality is much more important than experience. We do not expect for you to have any prior experience in couples therapy. We are looking for therapists who have a passion for relationship therapy and have a strong enough personality to hold the therapy room. We also are looking for individuals with a collaborative bend, who enjoy sharing resources and knowledge with others.

About The Relationship Therapy Center

At The Relationship Therapy Center, we believe healthier relationships create healthier lives. We are a relationship-focused mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build stronger connections and create meaningful, lasting change.

Our team provides compassionate, evidence-informed care across a range of specialties and creates an environment where both clients and clinicians can thrive. We value collaboration, clinical excellence, authenticity, and continuous growth as we work together to make high-quality mental health care more accessible and impactful.

Join a team that is passionate about supporting clients, and each other, through meaningful work every day.

The Relationship Therapy Center is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

The Relationship Therapy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The Relationship Therapy Center is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to View email address on carejobs.now .