Behavioral Health Therapist or Counselor
Listed compensation
$27.5-$46.5/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Sanford Health as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Day Shifts in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27.50 - $46.50/hour.
- Sign-On Bonus Available
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist or counselor provides diagnostic assessments, crisis interventions, and develops individualized treatment plans for patients. They also conduct face-to-face sessions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. Professional licensure in the state of Minnesota is required, such as LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, or appropriate clinical trainee status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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