Find your purpose and make a difference as an Associate Psychotherapist or Psychotherapist at Clara's House! Clara's House is a partial hospitalization program that provides short-term therapy/stabilization services to children and adolescents ages 3-18. In this vital role you will conduct comprehensive intake assessments, discharge planning, and care management. You'll have the opportunity to create an individualized treatment plan to identify goals, strategies, and effective interventions to strengthen the child-caregiver relationship and overall daily functioning. The therapist will provide daily group therapy, weekly family, and individual therapy as well as lead and facilitate weekly unit meetings to review/update individual treatment plans. The role will assist in staff development through consultation, education, and supervision.
Services offered at Clara's House include:
- Art Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Social skills training
- Individual, family, and group therapy
- Psychoeducational groups
- Individualized academic instruction
- Psychiatric assessment and medication monitoring
Schedule
- Full time | 80 hours every two weeks
- Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | No evenings, weekends, or major holidays!
- On-site | Clara's House | St. Cloud MN
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.
- Due to licensure requirements pertaining to children’s residential facilities, staff who supervise residents at Clara’s House must be at least 21 years old.
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.
- Due to licensure requirements pertaining to children’s residential facilities, staff who supervise residents at Clara’s House must be at least 21 years old.
To be eligible for the Psychotherapist 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.
Skills Required
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services field
- State of Minnesota licensure: Licensed Psychologist (LP), LICSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Minimum of one-year experience
- Successful compliance with Minnesota Law, Chapter 372 (sexual exploitation of patients by staff providing psychotherapy services)
- Must be at least 21 years old to supervise residents
What We Do
As an integrated, not-for-profit organization, CentraCare is working to improve the lives and wellbeing of those living in Central Minnesota. CentraCare provides care through hospitals located in St. Cloud, Long Prairie, Melrose, Monticello, Paynesville and Sauk Centre with more than 25 clinics and specialty centers throughout the region. Additionally, Carris Health, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CentraCare, is comprised of Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Redwood Hospital in Redwood Falls and seven clinics in the Southwest and West Central region of the state. CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital has been a Magnet-designated hospital since 2004 and repeatedly receives national recognition for its outstanding quality measures. CentraCare provides comprehensive primary through tertiary care, CentraCare also operates numerous specialty services, including the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center, Coborn Cancer Center and the CentraCare Kidney Program. CentraCare serves all who seek care with compassion, dignity and respect, while seeking to enhance individual and community health. Mission: CentraCare Health works to improve the health of every patient, every day. Vision: CentraCare Health will be the leader in Minnesota for quality, safety, service and value. Core Values: •Patient Centered: Serving patients above all. •Integrity: Adhering to honest and ethical practices. •Collaboration: Working jointly with others to improve health and health care. •Compassion: Serving all who seek our care with kindness, dignity, and respect. •Stewardship: Ensuring responsible use of all resources to best serve our communities.








