Open Therapy Positions

Why work at Sentier?

We were hoping you would ask.

• We meet a unique need in our community, offering specialized care and treatment for teens/families and specifically individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. Our team consists of members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community and we offer inclusive individual and group services to meet specific mental health needs that exist within these populations.
• Our team has fun. We are a group of therapists who value not only our client work, but also a healthy work environment. We cultivate a safe space to grow and learn, while enjoying our time together as a team. We provide ample opportunity for therapist community on our team and are known for team overnights and outings.
• We recognize our need for ongoing evaluation of our own areas of potential privilege and bias in the areas of race, class, age, ability, gender, and sexual orientation. Within our team, we have a subcommittee dedicated to furthering our mission for the pursuit of justice in our practice and broader community.
• Creativity is honored and supported. Feeling inspired? Sentier provides room for artistic license to create and implement groups, seminars, workshops, trainings, and more.
• Flexibility. You have the ability to set your schedule and work largely when you want. We recognize the work of a therapist is difficult and taxing at times and honor the integration of balance and rest within our work schedules. We work hard to prevent therapist burnout on our team.
• Financial support for continuing education. At Sentier, we value education and provide therapists with opportunities to pursue specific areas of interest, while staying on top of best practices in our field ($600-$1000 per year based on size of caseload).
• $1000 signing bonus. Money isn’t everything, but it is something.
• Generous bonus plan for full-time (15+ clients per week) therapists.
• One size doesn’t fit all here. Sentier has a supportive management team who are responsive to the unique needs of each therapist.

Who Are We?

Sentier Psychotherapy is a small group counseling agency in St. Paul, Minnesota committed to strengthening individuals and communities through counseling, therapy, advocacy, education, integrative services, and community events. At Sentier, a core value is inclusivity and respect for individual and collective cultural experience. This applies not only to our clients, but to our team of therapists as well.

We recognize that systemic oppression in the workplace is real and often causes harm to members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. At Sentier, we are committed to challenging our own biases, creating space for those in marginalized places, and working to change the status quo of harmful workplace culture. We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with these or other oppressed groups.

At Sentier, we believe:

• All human beings have an innate need to belong in community with others.
• Family is our most intimate community and can be formed by biology, intentionality, and/or a legal agreement.
• Family and culturally-based community relationships are the most significant contributors to identity formation.
• Strong mental health results from safe and healthy family and community support.
• Nurturing an individual’s biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual health heals families, communities, and ultimately, society.
• Collective mental health is good for everyone.

We are a private pay/sliding scale clinic with a focus on high quality client care and therapist work/life balance. We are a small group practice who are passionate, creative, and energetic about our work with clients and each other as teammates.

Ask folks who have worked with us, and they will tell you that Sentier is known for:

• Our work with children and teenagers
• LGBTQIA+ affirming and gender expansive practices
• Intensive Trauma Therapy
• Wide array of group counseling, workshops, and seminars

Is This Job For You?

The ideal candidate for this job is someone with the following qualities and abilities:

• Experienced in working with teens/families who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Provide family therapy. This is not required, but highly preferred.
• Organized and autonomous. Timely completion of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and case notes in electronic health records system. Ideal candidate can navigate multiple work systems/programs with ease.
• Parent support. Provide guidance and consultation for parents and guardians.
• Group counseling and therapy. This is not required, but a plus if you are able to develop and implement curriculum (with support) in a group setting.
• Coordination of care. Ability to work with outside support professionals, including schools and medical professionals.
• Team Player. Willingness to openly communicate and collaborate with team members.

The Nitty Gritty:

So we have your attention! Here are the specific requirements for the job:

• Must have Master’s degree or higher
• This is a clinical therapist position. You must be licensed in the State of MN
• Knowledge and work experience within the LGBTQIA+ community. At minimum, 50% of this therapist’s caseload will be LGBTQIA+
• Conscientious with regard to task follow through and completion
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and consultation notes as guided by clinic best practices and state licensing standards
• Availability to work one Saturday per month (4 hours) to accommodate for various client needs. This requirement is dropped after two years at Sentier

What now?

Still on the fence about us? Check out our instagram stories (sentiertherapy) to get a better idea of our therapist culture.

Visit our blog to see what topics and areas are important to us.

We would love to hear from therapists who are committed to being part of a small group practice that is energetic and creative. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to address below. References will not be contacted without applicant’s knowledge.

Megan Sigmon-Olsen, M.S.W., LICSW
Clinical/Program Director
Sentier Psychotherapy
670 Cleveland Ave. South
St. Paul, MN 55116
msigmon@sentiertherapy.com
www.sentiertherapy.com

Why work at Sentier?

We were hoping you would ask.

• Access to a beautiful playroom as well as a traditional talk therapy office. Our playroom has windows, an open floor plan, a sink/counter space and ample storage!
• Two to three hours per month of Registered Play Therapy (RPT) individual and group supervision is provided by RPT leaders in the community. This is paid for Sentier Child Therapists. We provide internal licensure supervision for clinicians who are not yet fully licensed or provide funding for supervision if external support is needed.
• Our team has fun. We are a group of therapists who value not only our client work, but also a healthy work environment. We cultivate a safe space to grow and learn, while enjoying our time together as a team. We provide much opportunity for therapist community on our team.
• Creativity is honored and supported. Feeling inspired? Sentier provides room for artistic license to create and implement groups, seminars, workshops, trainings, and more.
• Flexibility. You have the ability to set your schedule and work when you want. The playroom is shared, but currently has a lot of availability. We recognize the work of a therapist is difficult and taxing at times and honor the integration of balance and rest within our work schedules. We work hard to prevent therapist burnout on our team.
• Financial support for continuing education. At Sentier, we value education and provide therapists with opportunities to pursue specific areas of interest, while staying on top of best practices in our field. ($600-$1000 per year based on size of caseload).
• $2000 signing bonus. Money isn’t everything, but it is something.
• Generous bonus plan for full-time (15+ clients per week) therapists.
• One size doesn’t fit all here. Sentier has a supportive management team who is responsive to unique needs of the therapist/play space. Sentier provides all toys for the playroom and accommodates changing needs for child clients.

Who Are We?

Sentier Psychotherapy is a small group counseling agency in St. Paul, Minnesota committed to strengthening individuals and communities through counseling, therapy, advocacy, education, integrative services, and community events. At Sentier, a core value is inclusivity and respect for individual and collective cultural experience. This applies not only to our clients, but to our team of therapists as well.

We recognize that systemic oppression in the workplace exists and often causes harm to members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. At Sentier, we are committed to challenging our own biases, creating space for those in marginalized places, and working to change the status quo of harmful workplace culture. We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with these or other oppressed groups.

At Sentier, we believe:

• All human beings have an innate need to belong in community with others.
• Family is our most intimate community and can be formed by biology, intentionality, and/or a legal agreement.
• Family and culturally-based community relationships are the most significant contributors to identity formation.
• Strong mental health results from safe and healthy family and community support.
• Nurturing an individual’s biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual health heals families, communities, and ultimately, society.
• Collective mental health is good for everyone.

We are a private pay/sliding scale clinic with a focus on high quality client care and therapist work/life balance.

Ask folks who have worked with us, and they will tell you that Sentier is known for:

• Our work with children and teenagers
• LGBTQIA+ affirming and gender expansive practices
• Intensive Trauma Therapy
• Wide array of group counseling, workshops, and seminars

We are a small group practice who are passionate, creative, and energetic about our work with clients and each other as teammates.

In 2019, Sentier built a state of the art playroom for our Child Therapists and clients under the age of 11. We currently have one part-time Child Therapist and are looking to hire a second, full-time Child Therapist to support our community’s growing need for child therapy. This clinician could also see limited teenagers, if interested.

Is This Job For You?

The ideal candidate for this job is someone with the following qualities and abilities:

• Child Focused. Provide child therapy services to children under the age of 11 (and their guardians). We will consider an applicant not trained in DC 0-5.
• Experienced in working with children/families who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Provide family therapy. This is not required, but a plus.
• Organized and autonomous. Timely completion of diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and case notes in electronic health records system. Ideal candidate can navigate multiple work systems/programs with ease.
• Parent support. Provide guidance and consultation for parents and guardians.
• Group counseling and therapy. This is not required, but a plus if you are able to develop and implement curriculum (with support) in a group setting.
• Coordination of care. Ability to work with outside support professionals, including schools and medical professionals.
• Team Player. Willingness to openly communicate and collaborate with team members.

The Nitty Gritty:

So we have your attention! Here are the specific requirements for the job:

• Must have Master’s degree or higher
• This is a clinical therapist position. You must be licensed in the State of MN
• Have RPT credential, be in-process of obtaining, or have minimum five years of professional experience with children
• Must be trained to utilize play therapy space
• Write 3 entries for Sentier’s blog per year
• Conscientious with regard to task follow through and completion
• Complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and consultation notes as guided by clinic best practices and state licensing standards
• Availability to work one Saturday per month (4 hours) to accommodate for various client needs. This requirement is dropped after two years at Sentier

What now?

Still on the fence about us? Check out our instagram stories (sentiertherapy) to get a better idea of our therapist culture.

Visit our blog to see what topics and areas are important to us.

We would love to hear from therapists who are committed to being part of a small group practice that is energetic and creative. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to address below. References will not be contacted without applicant’s knowledge.

Megan Sigmon-Olsen, M.S.W., LICSW
Clinical/Program Director
Sentier Psychotherapy
670 Cleveland Ave. South
St. Paul, MN 55116
msigmon@sentiertherapy.com
www.sentiertherapy.com