Counseling & Therapy Pay Guide
Typical pay for counseling & therapy jobs: $27.00 to $36.63 an hour, from 104 current job postings. Updated daily.
Hourly pay
Middle half of 104 current postings that list hourly pay. The median is in the middle.
Yearly pay
Middle half of 29 current postings that list yearly pay. The median is in the middle.
Hourly pay by state
| State | Typical range | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $27.00–$36.63 | $30.00 | 104 |
Figures come from jobs open on Jobs in Addiction and Behavioral Health today that list pay, and change as jobs open and close. Pay varies with credential, experience, shift and location.
Open counseling & therapy jobs

Clinician, THRIVE (LCSW, LMFT, ASW, AMFT)
Clinician, THRIVE Department/Care Stream: THRIVE Outpatient LIA Reporting Structure: Timecard Approver: Center Manager Primary Supervisor: Vice President of Health Care Delivery Secondary Supervisor: Director of THRIVE Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Location: AR2…

Clinician I/II/III, Sonoma TBS **Spanish Speaking Preferred**
*$1,500 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking Bonus* QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Clinician I: Associate Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT); and Clinician II: Licensed…

Counselor
Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with…

Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (Fresno Area and Napa Valley)
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Recreation and Rehabilitation Therapist – Multiple Locations Across CA (Fresno Area and Napa Valley)
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Clinician (Full-time) (Commerce, CA)
*The Work site is located in the City of Commerce, CA.* * Shift: 10am-6pm or 11am-7pm; Sunday-Thursday. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clinician is responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family,…

Licensed Clinician
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Counselor
Counselor Full-Time Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It…
SUD Counselor - Residential
Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to join our McAlister team. The ideal candidate will have experience…

Substance Use Counselor
Salary Range $60,00-$90,300 annually Schedule Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:30 am- 8:00 pm & Tuesday- 8:00 am- 4:30:00 pm Off on Fridays and Saturdays About St. Anthony’s Founded in 1950, St. Anthony's is the…

Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist)
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

AOD Counselor (Full-Time) (Victorville, CA)
Shift: Tuesday-Saturday; 8:00am-4:30pm Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor is responsible for individual service coordination for patients enrolled in Phoenix House Adult/Adolescent Residential/Outpatient Services, including supporting a successful transition…

SUD Counselor / Case Worker
Counselor / Case Worker - Substance Use Disorder Treatment CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an…

Weekend Licensed Clinician
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

LCSW Clinician
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Clinician I/II, FIT Sacramento
*$1,500 Hiring Bonus + Additional $1,500 for Spanish speaking* QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed…
SUD Counselor
Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to join our McAlister team. The ideal candidate will have experience…

Mental Health Activities Assistant (Recreation Assistant)
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Licensed Clinician
Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery…

Counselor
Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with…

Counselor
Full-Time Counselor | Redding, CA Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help…

AOD Counselor
Shift: Sunday-Thursday; 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Alcohol and Drug (AOD) Counselor is responsible for individual service coordination for patients enrolled in Phoenix House Adult/Adolescent Residential/Outpatient Services, including supporting a…
SUD Counselor
Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor to join our McAlister team. The ideal candidate will have experience…

Substance Abuse Counselor
Counselor Full-time | M-F from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I…

Counselor - Telehealth CA
Counselor – Telehealth CA (Part Time) Part Time (Monday- Friday/20 Hours) Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery “I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I…
