Behavioral Health Predoctoral Internship with Phalen Family Medicine Residency

Position Description:

This training focuses specifically for those interested in family medicine education and leadership in integrated behavioral healthcare. As such, the trainee with engage in clinical work including psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families as well as integrated care opportunities including joint appointments, hallway consults, consults via electronic medical record etc. The trainee will also have educational and teaching opportunities including assisting with didactics and noon conferences, implementing resident wellbeing curriculum, and resident video reviews and shadowing. Additional training experiences include working alongside providers in Pharmacy, Social Work/Care coordination, inpatient medicine/rounding, addiction medicine, psychiatry, and sexual medicine. Eight hours per week will be designated for scholarly work.

Expectations/Time Allocation:

• Will follow St. John's FMR rules regarding requests for time off, vacation, sick leave (i.e., 90 days in advance).
• Approximately 4 half days/week in traditional psychotherapy working with individuals, couples, and families. Approximately 12 appointments per week. (Clinic)
• Approximately 4 half days/week in integrated care/precepting duties. (ICC)
• Supervision will be provided by a MN state approved LMFT supervisor (Dr. Lisa Zak-Hunter) and an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) approved supervisor (Dr. Tai Mendenhall).
• Supervision will occur for 2-3 hours weekly to meet MN state standards of a 1:5 supervision hour to therapy hour mandate.
• As indicated throughout the academic year, training experiences include working alongside providers through the residency in Pharmacy, Social Work/Care coordination, In-Patient medicine, addiction medicine, psychiatry, and sexual medicine.

Length:

• 1 year and 1 month. Early Aug to End of Aug. Overlap of 3-4 weeks allows for training and orientation of incoming intern by outgoing intern, EMR training/access, clinic and medical school orientations etc.

Application Process:

• Applications due December 21, 2026.

• Interviews late Jan-Feb 2027
• Offers made end March 3, 2027.
• 3 letters of recommendation with direct contact information
• Personal Statement
• CV
• Doctoral transcript

• The Medical Family Therapy Consortium oversees this process to ensure no conflicting interview dates and a standardization in how offers are made and accepted.

***To be considered for this position, please submit/upload a curriculum vitae, doctoral transcript, and cover letter with your online application. Three letters of reference will be requested during the interview process, though you may attach these letters in advance by clicking on "My Job Applications," and uploading the documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section after you submit your application. ***

F-1 OPT candidates are eligible to apply.

Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on resume):

• Currently enrolled in doctoral program for marriage/couple and family therapy.
• Passed National Licensing Exam for Marriage and Family Therapists and applied for MN licensure or licensure in a state you plan to practice in prior to position commencement.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States. If the student is an international student, must have a F1-OPT visa.
  

Preferred Qualification:

• Completed all doctoral level coursework- may make exceptions for online programs.
• Advancement to doctoral candidacy prior to position commencement
  

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine.

Pay Range: Expected annual stipend will be $45,801.60, adjusted for the next fiscal year, according to University and Medical School guidelines.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Pre-Doctoral Assistant

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.