Psilocybin Facilitator

Also called: Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, Psychedelic Facilitator

State-licensed guide who supports adults during legal psilocybin sessions (currently Oregon and Colorado).

A day in the life

Meets clients for preparation sessions, then stays with them through a 6-hour supervised session at a licensed service center, focusing on safety and calm support.

Pay over a career

Starting
$25k
Typical
$45k
High
$80k

Estimate; mostly part-time or self-employed.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. State-approved training program (about 120+ hours) plus a license; many have counseling backgrounds.

Ways in: Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Psychology, Counseling.

Outlook

Growing about average. Brand-new, legally limited field.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. The whole job is calm human presence during a supervised session; AI has no real role.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Psychology, Health, Biology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1018.

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