Child & Adolescent Psychologist – Behavioral Health
- $8,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychologist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $57.50 an hour, the middle half $57.50–$59.24, across 8 jobs that state their pay. Psychologists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $51.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
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: $108,305.60 - $162,448 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:
- 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.
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.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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