Counseling & Therapy Pay Guide
Typical pay for counseling & therapy jobs: $26.76 to $36.50 an hour, from 106 current job postings. Updated daily.
Hourly pay
Middle half of 106 current postings that list hourly pay. The median is in the middle.
Yearly pay
Middle half of 26 current postings that list yearly pay. The median is in the middle.
Hourly pay by state
| State | Typical range | Median | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $26.76–$36.50 | $30.00 | 106 |
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

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…

Special Treatment Program Counselor
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…

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…

Clinician
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; 9:00am-5:30pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clinician is responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to…

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…

Counselor - Telehealth CA
Counselor – Telehealth CA Full-time (Monday- Friday/40 Hours) 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.…

Counselor - Telehealth CA
Counselor – Telehealth CA Full-time (Monday- Friday/40 Hours) 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.…

Counselor
Full-Time Counselor | Roseville, 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…

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…

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…
Therapeutic Skills Coach
Job Title: Therapeutic Skills Coach I, II, III, IV, V, VI Department: Short-Term Residential Treatment Program Location: Redwood Valley, CA Status: Full-Time & On-Call Positions Available, Non-Exempt Hours: 0-40 hours per week Salary: $21.95 - $31.40 per hour (DOE) /…

Clinician I/II/III, Family Preservation
*$1,500 Hiring Bonus, Additional $1,500 Spanish Speaking* QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; Clinician I: Associate Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Marriage…

Counselor
Full-Time Counselor | Roseville, 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…

Residential SUD Counselor I
Why You’ll Love Us: The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the…
