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Rochester, Minnesota

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor I - Psychology

Counselor Top 25% in Psychology (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$56,659 - $84,490

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Chemical dependency treatmentPatient careFamily counseling

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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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 21 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-100k
6
$100k-120k
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$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,650/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rochester, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package