Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato

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Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Integrity Compassion Inclusion Relationships Innovation Performance Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist - Mankato Requisition number: 2342881 Job category: Behavioral Primary location: Mankato, Minnesota Date posted: 09/23/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No Share this job Facebook X LinkedIn Email CARE Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Pre-Independent Licensed Therapist to join our team in Minnesota. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. A Pre-Independently Licensed Therapist, also called a PILT, is a title used at CARE that indicates a clinical trainee per MN Statute 245I.04 Subd 6. This position provides an array of services using evidence-based practices that support client treatment, and facilitate safe, secure and therapeutic interventions. There is flexibility in the number of billable hours/hours worked per week. This role can also choose either to work onsite or in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities: Regularly perform intakes, diagnostic evaluations, prepare and monitor treatment planning while engaging in appropriate client therapy practices and following guidance provided by one's supervisor Form effective therapeutic alliances, supporting each client's unique needs and goals, with the result in positively impacting client outcomes and retention Demonstrate advanced level of clinical knowledge and modeling as it relates to the individual's goals, treatment plan and diagnosis Engage in crisis interventions, stabilization, and de-escalation for clients experiencing mental health symptoms or other emotional and/or behavioral responses while prioritizing client safety Timely and accurately document all client interactions as dictated by law, ethical standards, board requirements and CARE Counseling policy and practices Providing one-to-one supportive counseling, observe client behavior, physical and emotional symptoms and perform behavioral management interventions, as needed Participates in creating an overall positive atmosphere with other staff and clients Attends and actively participates in clinical supervision, group consultation, Pre-independently Licensed Trainee (PILT) trainings, team meetings, and other meetings as required by position, demonstrating preparation, timeliness, and professionalism. Demonstrate a willingness to incorporate supervisor and leadership feedback to continuously improve standards of client care Accurately track and document hours elated to preparation and completion of any licensing efforts, if applicable Maintain a client caseload and additional responsibilities as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Must either: Possess a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Science/related field (Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Education, etc.) Currently in final months of Master's Degree program and will have Master's Degree on first day of employment Must either: Be in the process of working toward independent licensure and be in good standing with their respective licensing board Possess an active, unrestricted clinical license as a Pre-Independently Licensed Therapist in the State of Minnesota (LP, LPCC, LPC, LICSW, LGSW, LMFT, LAMFT) Basic understanding of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Must be able to adhere to one of the following work models: Onsite (must complete all work at one consistent site) Hybrid - at least 2 days on site (must have a distraction-free space in home for home office with access to high-speed internet) Preferred Qualifications: Experience in outpatient mental health Experience in clinical documentation Diagnostic assessment experience Experienced in treatment planning and maintaining a caseload Experience entering pertinent information in Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems Experience reading and interpreting information, such as reports, general correspondence, professional publications, and government regulations, with the ability to share with others as needed Experience reading, interpreting and applying/modeling general information from policy and procedure manuals and other compliance related information Experience presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external stakeholders which can or may include community providers, medical professionals, management, peers, family members and clients Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and seeks information from a wide variety of disciplines applicable to the treatment of persons with mental illness Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care . 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