Residential Counselor Salary in the United States

Residential Counselor Salary

How much does a Residential Counselor make in the United States? The average Residential Counselor salary in the United States is $29,545 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $24,685 and $32,879. 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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What is a Residential Counselor ?

A mental health counselor (MHC), or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. They may help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. This title excludes "Social Workers", "Psychiatrists", and "Psychologists"....

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Residential Counselor
W J Cook & Associates Inc - Roanoke , VA
Gift of Hope We are seeking a Residential Counselor to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings. Responsibilities: * Establish open ...
ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago
Residential Counselor
Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services - Jarratt , VA
The Residential Counselor is responsible for role-modeling healthy behavior and teaching life skills while implementing trauma-informed treatment practices. This is a full-time position. Must possess ...
ZipRecruiter - 82 days ago
Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life Counselor
Strategic Resources - Virginia Beach , VA
Must hold an unrestricted counseling or social work license in the state where job is located Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) , a company with 30 years of excellence serving the Federal Government ...
Hire Velocity - 11 days ago
QMHP / Supervisee in Social Work / Resident in Counseling
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center - Richmond , VA
... in Counseling, and Supervisees in Social Work to join our team. Responsibilities and Duties ... In-Home, Virtual Residential, Mental Health Skill-Building or Parent Coaching) through skills ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Counselor/Therapist - LCSW
PWW Recruiting, LLC. - Duffield , VA
What you need to know - This is a full-time role, remotely covering Duffield, VA Primary Job Function: - The Counselor/Therapist will be in charge of assisting patients through the outpatient ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Counselor/Therapist - LCSW
Seasoned Recruitment - Duffield , VA
What you need to know - This is a full-time role based on-site in Duffield, VA Primary Job Function - The Counselor/Therapist will be in charge of assisting patients through the outpatient treatment ...
ZipRecruiter - 55 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Residential Living Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Residential Counselor

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Residential Living Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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29573
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Residential Counselor in the United States. The base salary for Residential Counselor ranges from $24,685 to $32,879 with the average base salary of $29,545. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $24,780 to $32,926 with the average total cash compensation of $29,573.

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