Licensed Mental Health Counselor Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Licensed Mental Health Counselor make in San Diego, CA? The average Licensed Mental Health Counselor salary in San Diego, CA is $82,185 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,065 and $91,585. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - Hybrid & 100% Remote! - Buellton, CA
LifeStance Health - Buellton , CA
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare ... Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Licensed Therapists ...
Job Traffic Ltd - 3 days ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (No Associates) - Remote
Rula Health - Kailua , HI
Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) * Must be ...
Job Traffic Ltd - 53 days ago
Correctional Mental Health - $36 per hour
TK Health - Akron , CO
JBBS Licensed Mental Health Counselor * Full Time * Working 2 locations The role of the counselor is to assess, evaluate and coordinate mental health care for incarcerated individuals and formulate ...
Vivian Health - 40 days ago
Correctional Mental Health - $94K-110K per year
CoreCivic - Grants , NM
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of ... LPC, LCSW, or LMFT * A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or ...
Vivian Health - 12 days ago
Mental Health - $38-54 per hour
St. Luke's Health System - Jerome , ID
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Associate ... Posted job title: mental health therapist About St. Luke's Health System A strong, talented staff ...
Vivian Health - 38 days ago
Outpatient Mental Health - $30-35 per hour
PennState Health - New Cumberland , PA
Mental Health * Discipline: Therapy * Duration: Ongoing * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days ... Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required. * Act 31 training ...
Vivian Health - 87 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Mental Health Counselor in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Licensed Mental Health Counselor ranges from $74,065 to $91,585 with the average base salary of $82,185. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,187 to $91,739 with the average total cash compensation of $82,311.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco

Skills associated with Licensed Mental Health Counselor: Counseling

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