Psychotherapist | Addiction Services

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 77,563 - 116,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a Psychotherapist for the Addiction Services Unit at St. Cloud Hospital. You will conduct evaluations and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, with a focus on motivational interviewing and collaborative goal setting.

The role leads the therapy team, coordinates case management, and serves as a liaison with referral resources across sites. Requires Minnesota licensure and strong adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling required.
• Dual licensure required for this location; LADC required.
• Must hold state licensure from one of LP/LICSW/LMFT/LPCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, psychological, or biopsychosocial evaluations and evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Lead therapy team, coordinate case management, and liaise with referral resources.
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota law relating to sexual exploitation of patients by staff.

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services field

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC)

Licensed Psychologist (LP)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Job description

Make an impact as a Psychotherapist with our CentraCare - Addiction Services Unit! The psychotherapist provides diagnostic, psychological, or biopsychosocial evaluation and executes therapeutic treatment toward defined goals. The psychotherapist works to strengthen motivation and commitment to specific change goals through a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication using motivational interviewing and evidence-based psychotherapy.

St. Cloud Hospital/Addiction Services serves as primary clinical site; however additional consultative services may be provided to other behavioral health sites through in-person or TeleHealth assessment. The psychotherapist takes a leading role on the therapy team and is ultimately responsible for coordinated case management of assigned clients. Acts as a liaison between treatment team and consulting and referral resource personnel.

Schedule

• Full time | 80 hours every two weeks
• Monday‑Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• On‑site | Addiction Services | Midsota Behavioral Health | St. Cloud MN

Pay and Benefits

• Psychotherapist starting pay begins at $77,563.20 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
• Salary range: $77,563.20 - $116,334.40 per year
  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• $6,000 hiring bonus for those hired into a Psychotherapist role (with current MN license of LP, LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC)!

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling required.
• Dual licensure is required for this location.
• State of Minnesota as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• State of Minnesota licensure required, need to have one of the following:
  • The Board of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist (LP)
  • The Board of Social Work at Independent Clinical level (LICSW)
  • The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • The Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy as a 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.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full or part‑time benefited position. Previous employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare pay incentives to include but not limited to, hiring bonuses may be discontinued at any time due to business needs.

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.