Child & Adolescent Psychologist – Behavioral Health

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 94,394 - 141,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

$8,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

CentraCare Health in St. Cloud is seeking a Psychologist/Psychotherapist to join the Specialty Care Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health team. This role involves providing outpatient diagnostic assessment and psychotherapy services to children and families impacted by trauma and developmental disorders. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or PsyD in psychology, one year of experience, and appropriate licensure. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and an $8,000 sign-on bonus, with a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience required.
• Licensure by the State of Minnesota Board of Psychology as Licensed Psychologist (LP) required.
• Completion of post-doc training year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient diagnostic assessment, psychological testing, and psychotherapy services.
• Develop areas of clinical interest and specialization within a collaborative environment.
• Participate in specialty clinics such as eating disorders or autism.

Skills

Experience in outpatient psychotherapy

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Diagnostic assessment and psychological testing

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Outpatient focus | Flexible clinical focus | Collaborative care

This position is eligible for hiring incentives to include an $8,000 sign-on bonus.

Summary

Join CentraCare’s Specialty Care Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health team at CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud and provide outpatient diagnostic assessment, psychological testing, and psychotherapy services to children and their families impacted by trauma, depression, anxiety, and developmental disorders. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy outpatient psychotherapy and psychological testing and value working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary specialty care environment.

Providers have the opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest and specialization, including participation in specialty clinics such as eating disorders, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, autism, or health psychology. The position emphasizes close collaboration with psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care, and integrated behavioral health providers, allowing clinicians to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care while shaping a practice aligned with their professional interests.

Schedule

• Full-time | Onsite – CentraCare Plaza, St. Cloud, MN (with some remote flexibility)
• Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or call
  • Hybrid work option with a mix of onsite and remote care

Psychologist Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $94,394.25 - $141,580.42 per year
  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based compensation.
• $8,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Psychologist

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required.
• Minimum of one-year experience is required.
• Completion of post-doc training year prior to start date preferred
• Licensure by the State of Minnesota Board of Psychology as Licensed Psychologist (LP).

Psychotherapist

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services field required.
• State of Minnesota licensure required, need to have one of the following:
  1. Licensed Psychologist (LP)
  2. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  3. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  4. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Minimum of one-year experience required.
• Requires successful compliance with Minnesota Law, Chapter 372 relating to sexual exploitation of patients by staff providing psychotherapy services.

Department Information

CentraCare’s Child and Adolescent Specialty Behavioral Health program provides comprehensive outpatient services within a multidisciplinary specialty care setting. The team focuses on evidence-based assessment and treatment while offering access to specialty clinics, strong peer collaboration, and integrated care pathways. Providers practice within a supportive environment that values clinical expertise, teamwork, and the ability to grow and specialize within pediatric behavioral health.

Our Location - St. Cloud

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

About CentraCare

https://www.centracare.com/about-us/

St. Cloud, Minnesota

https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.