MHP/MHP Clinical Trainee

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Professional (MHP) or Mental Health Professional Clinical Trainee to provide diagnostic assessments and evidence-based treatment services to adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This role involves delivering services in both individual and group settings while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to support client recovery, stability, and overall wellness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic and functional assessments.


• Provide clinical treatment services using Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment (IDDT) and other evidence-based practices.


• Deliver individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family therapy, and psychoeducation services.


• Facilitate co-occurring disorder groups.


• Develop individualized treatment plans and level-of-care assessments.


• Identify mental health and substance use concerns, including barriers to recovery and stability.


• Collaborate as a valued member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.


• Provide expertise, training, and ongoing support to clinical staff regarding engagement and treatment of individuals with chronic mental illness and co-occurring MI/CD.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.


• Adhere to all applicable Minnesota statutes and licensing requirements.

Minimum Qualifications – Mental Health Professional (MHP)

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field.


• Licensed or license-eligible in Minnesota as an independent behavioral health professional (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist).


• Working knowledge of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245G, Chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act), and Sections 626.556, 626.557, and 626.5572.


• Ability to pass a DHS Background Study.


• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard office equipment.

Clinical Trainee Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited graduate program preparing for independent licensure and participating in a practicum or internship through the graduate program; OR


• Completed an accredited graduate program and in compliance with applicable licensing board requirements, including supervised practice; OR


• Completed an accredited graduate program, completed a practicum or internship, and awaiting exam results or final licensure decision.

Clinical Trainee Scope of Practice

• Under supervision of a Mental Health Professional, may provide psychotherapy, diagnostic assessments, functional assessments, level-of-care assessments, treatment plans, client education, and rehabilitative mental health services.


• May not provide treatment supervision to other staff persons.


• May provide direction to mental health behavioral aides and mental health rehabilitation workers.


• Psychological clinical trainees under psychologist supervision may perform psychological testing.


• Must comply with all applicable health-related licensing board requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.


• Training in evidence-based practices for dual diagnosis treatment.


• Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based environment.


• DBT Certified

Why Join Us?

Meaningful work supporting individuals in recovery, a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment, supervision and support for clinical trainees pursuing licensure, and a commitment to evidence-based, person-centered care.