Be the therapist you want to be!

Cardinal Psychotherapy is a home for therapists who want more than a job — they want a place to practice with purpose, evolve their craft, and bring their full selves into the room.

We’re a group of curious, thoughtful, creative clinicians who believe therapy is both art and science — a dynamic process that adapts to the human sitting in front of us.

Here, you’ll have the space and support to grow into the therapist you’re meant to be. Whether your passion is trauma work, somatic healing, relational therapy, creative expression, parts work, or something still unfolding — there’s room for you to develop your specialties, experiment with new approaches, and do deeply meaningful work.

Who We Are

Cardinal Psychotherapy is a private group practice dedicated to trauma-informed, integrative care. We value the depth and complexity of human experience, and we honor that there are many ways to help people heal. Our clinicians use a range of modalities — from traditional talk therapy to somatic, experiential, and creative approaches — often weaving them together in ways that are uniquely their own.

We believe therapy should be a living, evolving practice — not a one-size-fits-all protocol. That’s why we prioritize clinical autonomy, ongoing learning, and a collaborative, supportive environment that fosters genuine growth.

What We Value

• Authenticity: Bring your whole self — your voice, your creativity, your style — to the work. We trust clinicians as experts in their own craft and encourage bold, innovative practice.

• Integrity: We believe in doing work that matters — deeply, ethically, and with respect for the humanity of every client we serve.

• Evolution: Therapy isn’t static, and neither are we. At Cardinal, you’ll have the space and encouragement to continue learning, growing, and refining your approach over time.

Compensation

At Cardinal, we believe therapists deserve to be valued for everything they do — not just the hours spent in the therapy room. That’s why we pay for both clinical time and administrative time. Charting, emails, collaboration, training — it’s all part of the work. And if you’re doing the work, you should be compensated for it.

We also believe that expertise should be rewarded. Your years of experience, the trainings you’ve invested in, and the certifications you’ve worked hard to earn all matter — and they’re reflected in how we structure pay. As you grow as a clinician, your compensation grows right along with you.

We keep things simple and supportive: enjoy the freedom to focus on therapy while our dedicated admin team handles marketing, scheduling, benefits checks, billing, and payments. You get to do the work you love — and still get paid for the behind-the-scenes parts that make it possible. Clinicians are paid hourly for clinical time and admin work. On average our clinicians take home the following:

• Full-time clinicians: $65,000 – $95,000 per year (for 24–30 direct service hours per week)

• Part-time clinicians : $35,000 – $65,000 per year (for 15–23 direct service hours per week)

Current Openings

Job: Psychotherapist
Location: Oakdale, MN
Status: Full Time or Part Time

Position Overview

We are currently seeking talented, creative, and passionate clinicians to join our team. Fully licensed and pre-licensed clinicians welcome to apply. We love working with pre-licensed clinicians and provide clinical supervision to those who need it. The position involves conducting diagnostic intakes, providing outpatient therapy, developing comprehensive treatment plans, coordinating care across providers, and completing documentation.

To apply, contact andrea@cardinalpsychotherapy.com