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Sunshine Behavioral Health
Rochester, Minnesota

Therapist - LPCC, LMFT, LISW

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Launch Your Career as a Therapist - Grow with a Team That Invests in You

At Rochester Recovery, recovery isn't just what we do—it's why we exist.

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Licensed Therapist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing clinician who wants to gain meaningful experience providing therapy to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders while receiving supervision from experienced professionals as you work toward independent licensure.

What You'll Do

  • Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
  • Complete biopsychosocial assessments and participate in treatment planning
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and the interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate
  • Help create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
  • Receive clinical supervision and continue developing your therapeutic skills

What You'll Bring

  • Active Minnesota LPCC, LMFT, LISW
  • Passion for helping individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

  • Quarterly performance bonus opportunity!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days!
  • 401k with 3% company match!
  • PTO starts accruing on day one + paid holidays and sick time!
  • Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience treating both substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders!

At Rochester Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions while completing biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor client progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Minnesota LPCC, LMFT, or LISW license. A passion for treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders is required, along with the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapySubstance use disorder treatmentMental health counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCommunication skills

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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 Distribution32 jobs · 23 employers

13
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
8
$120k-140k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21%
CME allowance
21%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 1.5
Below most Marriage & Family Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 317 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 Sunshine Behavioral Health

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Denver, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly performance bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days
401k with 3% company match
PTO starts accruing on day one
Paid holidays and sick time
Free daily meal from on-site kitchen