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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychedelic guide in the United States is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Psychedelic Guides are trained professionals who support individuals through psychedelic experiences, often in therapeutic or ceremonial contexts. Their role involves ensuring safety, providing guidance, and helping participants integrate their experiences for personal growth or healing. Psychedelic Guides may work in clinical trials, retreat settings, or as part of licensed therapy practices, depending on legal regulations. They are skilled in creating safe environments and offering emotional support before, during, and after the psychedelic session.

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To thrive as a Psychedelic Guide, you need a solid background in psychology, counseling, or mental health, often supported by relevant degrees, training, and experience in harm reduction or trauma-informed care. Familiarity with integration techniques, preparation protocols, and knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks are crucial, with certifications in psychedelic-assisted therapy or similar programs being highly valued. Exceptional listening, empathy, non-judgmental presence, and strong communication skills help build trust and support clients through their experiences. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring client safety, fostering meaningful therapeutic outcomes, and maintaining ethical, supportive environments.

What are common challenges faced by psychedelic guides during client sessions, and how are they typically addressed?

Psychedelic Guides often encounter emotional intensity, unpredictability, and varying client responses during sessions. Managing these challenges requires strong grounding in safety protocols, trauma-informed care, and effective communication. Guides are trained to remain calm and supportive, creating a safe environment and using de-escalation techniques if necessary. Regular supervision, peer support, and ongoing professional development are also essential to help guides process difficult experiences and maintain their own well-being.
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Infographic showing various Psychedelic Guide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,987 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Psychedelic Therapist

Mendota Heights, MN • On-site


Nystrom & Associates Ltd
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 1 - 5K employees

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Job Title: Psychedelic Therapist

Location: 1345 Mendota Heights Rd., Suite 600, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Working Model:In-person or Hybrid

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest-with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states-we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values-Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice-we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you-from salary to production-based models.

As a Psychedelic Therapist at Intero, a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy program at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will help drive our passion of increasing accessibility to mental health care by supporting the advancement of psychedelics in the field. You will do this by leading part of your caseload through the psychedelic-assisted treatment model and maintaining the other part of your caseload conducting either psychedelic-informed psychotherapy or other therapy modalities you find fulfilling. You will also attend weekly Intero team meetings to consult about Intero's specialty services, contribute to innovation in the field, and collaborate on an integrated team with medical providers and other Intero staff members.

Full Time Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Time off and Holidays
  • Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
  • Comfortable offices and clinic environment
  • Free attendance for internal CEUs

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate client's mental health diagnoses, create, and implement appropriate treatment plans with accompanying documentation in a timely fashion and by using creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals.
  • Provide psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (currently ketamine) following the Intero protocol, including the 4-phase process of assessment, preparation, treatment, and integration.
  • Work in collaboration/co-facilitation with medical professionals throughout the 4-phase process.
  • Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Sagent staff, and school staff as needed, including supporting clients with obtaining medical clearance to proceed with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, as applicable/appropriate.
  • Engage in-depth on-the-job training and consultation with clinical leadership team to ensure ethical practice and service delivery.
  • Regularly review Intero-specific clinical documents, e.g. the ketamine-assisted psychotherapy manual, ketamine-assisted therapy preparation and aftercare instructions, and Intero program processes including documentation, billing, scheduling, etc.
  • Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings, discussions regarding ethics within the psychedelic-assisted clinical field, and trainings.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or higher in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
  • Candidates must be a fully independently licensed mental health professional (LICSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) in the state of Minnesota.
  • Required completion of approved external Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy training (most often completed modules 1 and 2 from Polaris Insight Center), or approved equivalent.
  • Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with the ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients.
  • Experience in helping clients navigate non-ordinary states of consciousness and in assisting clients in de-escalation and crisis. Along with knowledge of the effects of psychedelics.
  • Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems.

Compensation:We offer two pay options to meet your professional and financial goals! We havean optionwith a predictable base pay and another with flexible earning potential.

Rate Based Pay Model:

  • Licensed: $ 68,000 - 75,000

Commission Based Pay Model:

  • Licensed: $ 66,000 - 124,000

* Actual compensation may be determinedbyvarious factorssuch as education, experience, skillset, internal equity,scheduleand/orlocation.

* Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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