Program Details
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, and meets all COAMFTE and CACREP requirements. 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.
Fellowship Program Overview
Program Prerequisites and
Candidate Selection Philosophy
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
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.
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
Position Benefits
This is a full-time paid 3 year position. We offer a competitive compensation package.
Compensation Includes:
- A base salary commensurate with experience and weekly client session targets. ($45,000-$60,000)
- 50% health insurance premiums coverage.
- A profit sharing plan in which we match up to 4% of your salary to a 401(k).
- 4 weeks of flexible paid time off per year.
- All trainings, continuing education hours, and clinical supervision fees covered by RTC.
- Pay incentives for additional client contact hours beyond what is required.
- Liability and malpractice insurance.
Hiring Timeline
The timeline is as follows:
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024: The Early-Bird Application Period ends. Candidates whose applications are received on or before this date will be considered for our Early-Bird round of interviews.
- Friday, January 31, 2025: Interview Day for Early-Bird candidates. This is a full-day interview process which includes both individual and group interview segments, as well as a therapy session role-play. Selected candidates will be given priority placement in the Fellowship, with the opportunity to begin as early as March 3rd.
- Monday, March 3, 2025: 2025 Fellowship Spring start date for selected candidates.
- Friday, March 28, 2025: The Standard Application Period ends. Candidates whose applications are received between January 1 and March 28 will be considered for our next round of interviews, if space is still available in the Fellowship. Any applications received on or after March 29th will only be considered if space opens up in the Fellowship.
- Friday, April 11, 2025: Interview Day for next-round candidates. This is a full-day interview process which includes both individual and group interview segments, as well as a therapy session role-play. Selected candidates will be given the opportunity to begin as early as May 27th.
- Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 2025 Fellowship Summer start date for selected candidates.
- Monday, September 8, 2025: 2025 Fellowship Fall start date for selected candidates.
Applications are now available! Please be mindful of the following:
- This is an online-only application. The form is compatible with computer, tablet, and mobile devices, but we recommend using a computer. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will not be considered for this fellowship.
- Allow yourself 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete your application.
- The application includes a video/audio recording segment. Please be prepared to briefly record yourself answering some questions. This includes ensuring you are in a place with appropriate lighting and minimal background distractions. You can use your phone for your recording!
Clinical Training Staff
If you have further questions, please e-mail our fellowship team at fellowship@mncouplescounseling.com.
Site updated: 11/06/2024