Associate Psychotherapist | Psychotherapist | Behavioral Health Observation Unit CentraCare Health

• Saint Cloud, MN CentraCare Health
• June 24, 2026

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Come make a difference as an Associate Psychotherapist

• Psychotherapist with our Behavioral Health Observation Unit at the St. Cloud Hospital
• CentraCare. Be part of our team providing diagnostic, psychological, or biopsychosocial evaluation and executing therapeutic treatment toward defined goals. You will make an impact by helping to strengthen motivation and commitment to specific change goals through a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication using motivation interviewing and evidence-based psychotherapy. Schedule
• Full time | 80 hours every two weeks
• Day & evening shifts | 10-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends (every fourth Saturday & Sunday) and holidays
• Additional compensation awarded for evening and weekend hours
• St. Cloud Hospital | on-site | Behavioral Health Observation Unit Pay and Benefits
• Psychotherapist starting pay begins at $87,272.64 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
• Salary range: $77,563.20
• $118,661.09 per year
• Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
• $6,000 hiring bonus for those hired into a Psychotherapist role (with current MN license of LP, LICSW, LMFT, or LPCC)!
• Associate Psychotherapist starting pay begins at $80,664.48 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
• Salary range: $71,676.80
• $109,707.94 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! Qualifications (Psychotherapist level)
• 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:
• The Board of Psychology as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) or the Board of Social Work at Independent Clinical level (LICSW) or the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or 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. Qualifications (Associate Psychotherapist level)
• 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:
• The Board of Social Work as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy as a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT) or the Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Full MN licensure (LP, LICSW, LMFT or LPCC) for independent practice is required within 5 years.
• Clinical internship experience relevant to the position is preferred.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Job Id:

6908432203

Job URL:

https://elyb.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/requisitions/preview/231116

Job State:

MN

Job Lat:

45.52669906616211

Job Lng:

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17109680175781

Job County:

Stearns County

Job Education:

Master's degree

Job Skills:

Goal-oriented

Job Hash:

4466719584