Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Listed compensation
$120K - $160K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Child and Adolescent Psychologist
St. Louis Park Clinic
Park Nicollet
The Park Nicollet Behavioral Health Department is comprised of a large, multidisciplinary team of clinicians who provide comprehensive mental health services to patients in Minnesota. We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychologist for our large outpatient practice in St. Louis Park. We are seeking a testing/therapy position.
1. Psychological Testing focused: Qualified candidates will have experience conducting psychological evaluations. This position would include offering a balance of psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents and their families.
2. Therapy focused: Qualified candidates will have extensive knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions provided to children, adolescents and their families. This position would include providing diagnostic assessments and psychotherapy.
A hybrid mix of clinic-based and remote work is available for both positions depending on patient demand.
Qualified Candidates Must
Have experience assessing, diagnosing and treating children and adolescents age 18 years and younger. Our patient population presents with a broad range of concerns including but not limited to disruptive behavior disorders, family/parent-child concerns, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, learning disorders and developmental concerns.
Have training in and experience with the provision of evidence-based care to children, adolescents and families. Experience with under 6 years of age is preferred.
Be independently licensed or licensed eligible in MN at a Doctoral level (Ph.D., Ed. D or Psy.D.)
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have a strong commitment to ethical practices.
Have professional relationship building skills which are essential in facilitating partnerships with behavioral health and primary care colleagues to provide kids and families with the best and most comprehensive care possible.
Why Join Park Nicollet?
Work for a large, nationally recognized and celebrated, healthcare organization valuing the provision of high-quality care, excellent patient experience, compassion, anti-racism, health equity, affordability, research, and community partnerships.
Competitive 1st year salary followed by productivity pay allowing flexibility to increase earnings with increased productivity,
Extensive administrative support (scheduling, reminder calls, billing, IT, legal support, credentialing)
Excellent benefits (including funds for continuing education, employer retirement saving match, paid licensure, short term disability coverage, high quality health and dental insurance options) – access to some benefits depends on FTE status.
Flexible Schedule
Skilled intake staff who strive to match patients with clinicians based on their areas of expertise.
Generous time away from practice allotments
*Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (as applicable)
Benefits
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefit package including medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b), life insurance, malpractice coverage as well as CME reimbursement.
Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians and advanced practice clinicians (APCs).
Park Nicollet is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Neighborhood
Our specialty center is frequented by many of our patients and is conveniently located in the thriving area of St. Louis Park. A diverse community, St. Louis Park features walkable neighborhoods and beautiful, family-friendly outdoor spaces.
There are over 50 parks as well as miles of biking and walking that connect St. Louis Park to downtown Minneapolis and its neighboring communities.
Our clinic is also just a five-minute drive to Uptown, Minneapolis, where locals enjoy a popular chain of lakes for walking, kayaking and relaxing with family and friends, as well as many wonderful dining options. We’re also a 10-minute drive from downtown Minneapolis and a 20-minute drive to the airport.
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing psychological evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and psychotherapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their families, with options for a testing-focused or therapy-focused track. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients aged 18 and younger presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns.
Requirements
Candidates must be independently licensed or eligible for licensure at the Doctoral level (Ph.D., Ed.D, or Psy.D.) in Minnesota and possess experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating children and adolescents, with preference for experience with those under six years old. Strong professional relationship building and ethical commitment are essential for collaboration within the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child and Adolescent Psychologist at Health Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology — ranked against 1,736 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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