Counselor Jobs in Minnesota
Counselor jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Duluth, and Rochester, where demand is strong for mental health, school, and substance use counselors across healthcare systems, school districts, and nonprofits. Employers like Mayo Clinic, Hennepin Healthcare, and Allina Health maintain consistent hiring pipelines for counselors at the associate, licensed, and supervisory levels. Minnesota ranks among the most active markets in the Midwest for mental health and clinical counseling roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Child Day Treatment Life Skills Counselor
All are welcome! We encourage veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply!
Salary Range
Annualized: $54,549.47 – $63,162.54
The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate for this position and the specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.
Benefits eligibility includes (but not limited to):
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days
- Wide-ranging healthcare coverage with options to fit your needs
- Flexible accounts for medical savings and expenses
- Supportive services through the Employee Assistance Program
- Access to exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, dining, and more
- Retirement savings plan with contributions from the employer
- Recognition opportunities through performance-based awards
About Us
This mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives.
Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics. We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.
Position Summary
Work within the child (ages 11-18) day treatment program TLC, planning and facilitating group skills services to clients of the program. This position works closely with the program therapists and other Life skills counselors to create and maintain an environment that is sensitive to the unique mental health needs of each client assisting them in learning how to manage their mental health symptoms, so they are able to function at home, in school and within the community. This position is located in our Canvas Health office building located in Oakdale. Additional job duties include working collaboratively with client's family, treatment team and school, as well as develop and implement behavioral strategies to intervene with mental health symptomology in milieu. Minimum qualifications: BA/BS/BSW in Human Services related field, with 1 to 2 years' experience working with severely emotionally disturbed students in an education or treatment center.
Location
Oakdale, MN
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS in a Human Service-related field, with 1 to 2 years' experience working with severely emotionally disturbed students in an education or treatment center.
- This position requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel. Must have the ability to maintain clean driving records, a current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with and/or delivering services to diverse populations.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record systems.
Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
Child Day Treatment Life Skills Counselor
All are welcome! We encourage veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply!
Salary Range
Annualized: $54,549.47 – $63,162.54
The expected compensation range for this position represents a good faith estimate for this position and the specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, experience, and/or FTE.
Benefits eligibility includes (but not limited to):
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days
- Wide-ranging healthcare coverage with options to fit your needs
- Flexible accounts for medical savings and expenses
- Supportive services through the Employee Assistance Program
- Access to exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, dining, and more
- Retirement savings plan with contributions from the employer
- Recognition opportunities through performance-based awards
About Us
This mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives.
Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics. We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.
Position Summary
Work within the child (ages 11-18) day treatment program TLC, planning and facilitating group skills services to clients of the program. This position works closely with the program therapists and other Life skills counselors to create and maintain an environment that is sensitive to the unique mental health needs of each client assisting them in learning how to manage their mental health symptoms, so they are able to function at home, in school and within the community. This position is located in our Canvas Health office building located in Oakdale. Additional job duties include working collaboratively with client's family, treatment team and school, as well as develop and implement behavioral strategies to intervene with mental health symptomology in milieu. Minimum qualifications: BA/BS/BSW in Human Services related field, with 1 to 2 years' experience working with severely emotionally disturbed students in an education or treatment center.
Location
Oakdale, MN
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS in a Human Service-related field, with 1 to 2 years' experience working with severely emotionally disturbed students in an education or treatment center.
- This position requires the use of a personal automobile for transportation for business-related travel. Must have the ability to maintain clean driving records, a current driver's license, and auto insurance coverage that meets the requirements set forth by Canvas Health insurance policy limits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with and/or delivering services to diverse populations.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record systems.
Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
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The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Graduate Social Worker credential in Minnesota
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in clinical or school settings
- Strong documentation and case management skills in compliance with Minnesota state guidelines
- Ability to work with diverse populations including youth, veterans, or individuals in recovery
Counselor Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a counselor in Minnesota?
To become a licensed counselor in Minnesota, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a related field and apply through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, which oversees credentials including the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor designation. Candidates must complete supervised clinical hours and pass the National Counselor Examination. School counselors follow a separate path through the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
Which companies hire counselors in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring counselors in Minnesota include Hazelden Betty Ford, EOSIS, and Job's House, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Minnesota's dense network of integrated health systems, school districts, and nonprofit behavioral health agencies means steady demand across the state for counselors at multiple credential levels.
Which Minnesota cities have the most counselor jobs?
Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Richfield lead Minnesota for counselor openings. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share due to its concentration of health systems, higher education institutions, and county social services, while Rochester benefits from the Mayo Clinic ecosystem and Duluth serves as the regional hub for northern Minnesota's behavioral and school-based counseling needs.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're more selective than fully desk-based fields, since many counselor roles involve in-person clinical care. About 39% of counselor openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth mental health counseling and employee assistance program roles representing the strongest remote options for qualified candidates.
How can I get hired as a counselor in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for practicum placements or post-graduate internships at community mental health centers, county human services departments, or school districts in the Twin Cities or Rochester. Hennepin County and Saint Paul Public Schools regularly bring on associate-level or supervised counselors. Holding a Licensed Associate Counselor registration through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, or completing a school counseling license through PELSB, gives candidates a concrete hiring edge over those without any credential.
Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to counselor jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across healthcare systems, school districts, nonprofits, and private practices. Search the listings for roles that match your credential level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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