Pays $32.92-$45.12/hr — Counselor market median is ~$78k (8 jobs)
Therapist Pre-Independently Licensed
About the Role
Casual therapist role in Fridley, MN. Day shift, no weekends, hourly pay $32.92-$45.12.
Join Allina Health as a Therapist Pre-Independently Licensed – No Weekends in Fridley, Minnesota.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.92 - $45.12/hr.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Work Schedule
- Casual position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Allina Health in Fridley, Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, group, family, or couples psychotherapy under clinical supervision. They are also responsible for creating treatment plans, managing crisis interventions, and coordinating care for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral therapy field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Additionally, they must be in the process of obtaining independent licensure or hold a Licensed Graduate Social Worker status in Minnesota.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist Pre-Independently Licensed at Allina Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Allina Health ranks #2 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Minnesota, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$82k across 339 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Minnesota's cost-of-living index is 98.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state — Minnesota ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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