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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist Jobs in Psychedelic Medicine

Licensed therapists specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and integration support for clients undergoing or recovering from medicine sessions.

Salary Range

Entry
$65K
Median
$90K
Senior
$135K

Licensed therapists in private practice may earn more through private-pay rates ($150–$300/session). Employed positions at service centers or clinical trials range from $65K–$135K. Integration coaches (non-clinical) typically earn less.

How to Become a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist

Psychedelic-assisted therapy requires a licensed mental health background combined with specialized training in psychedelic modalities. MDMA-assisted therapy (Lykos Therapeutics) and psilocybin-assisted therapy (COMPASS Pathways, Usona Institute) both require therapist co-facilitators. Integration therapy — helping clients process psychedelic experiences — is growing as a standalone specialty.

Education

A master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy is required for licensed therapist roles. Common licenses include LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, and psychologist licensure (PhD/PsyD). The therapist training for the MAPS MDMA protocol specifically targets licensed professionals.

Certifications & Licensing

MAPS-approved therapist training for MDMA-assisted therapy. Oregon facilitator license if working in psilocybin service centers. Somatic or trauma-informed therapy certifications (EMDR, IFS, SE) are common supplementary training.

Career Path

Most psychedelic therapists are established clinicians transitioning from trauma, addiction, or palliative care specialties. Career progression often moves from employee roles at service centers to private practice or training and supervision roles.

Required Qualifications

  • Active mental health license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD, PsyD, or equivalent)
  • Experience with trauma-informed care
  • MAPS or other psychedelic-specific training (for MDMA protocols)
  • Oregon facilitator license (for psilocybin service center work)
  • Somatic or depth psychology training (preferred)

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Training & Certifications

MAPS Therapist Training

Official training for MDMA-assisted therapy practitioners, developed by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.

Fluence Psychedelic Integration Training

Professional training in psychedelic integration therapy for licensed clinicians.

CIIS Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Certificate

California Institute of Integral Studies certificate program — one of the longest-running academic programs in the field.

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