Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I - Psychology
Listed compensation
$56,659 - $84,490
The week, per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Provides professional counseling services to assigned patients and family members.
*This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding.
You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or educational program required. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies or related field; or Master’s degree in counseling-related field.
Counselors must meet training, experience, and continuing education requirements necessary for the patient population for which services are provided. Counselors providing adolescent services and family counselors must meet training requirements or training will be provided.
Additional Qualifications
Treatment philosophy consistent with Fountain Centers philosophy preferred. Knowledge of chemical dependency and 12 Step recovery philosophies. 1 to 3 years experience providing counseling services to patients preferred.
Licensure or Certifications
- Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with current licensure with Minnesota Board of Social Work with additional alcohol and drug related state requirements.
- Current driver’s license.
- Must be able to complete and pass BLS and First aid training within 90 days of hire. Positions that are not on campus may not require Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid Training competencies as determined by the work area.
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.
Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.
Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I - Psychology at Mayo Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 94 active Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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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