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 $30,853 as of June 28, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $25,776 and $34,330. 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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Bilingual Residential Counselor
The City of Falls Church Virginia - Falls Church , VA
June 8, 2022 The City of Falls Church is recruiting for a Residential Counselor for Aurora House Girls Group Home, a 12 bed, non-secure community based temporary care residential program for ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 54 days ago
Residential Counselor Supervisor
The City of Falls Church Virginia - Falls Church , VA
Close date: June 8, 2022 The City of Falls Church is recruiting for a Residential Counselor Supervisor for Aurora House Girls Group Home, a 12 bed, non-secure community based temporary care ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 54 days ago
Mental Health Residential Staff - Evening/Weekend Shifts
Village Behavioral Health - Richmond , VA
Health literacy counseling; Skills restoration;Peer recovery support services; Care coordination ... Pay range for Residential Aide is between $15 -$17 per hour for QMHPs and LMHP the pay range is $18 ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago
Support Team Counselor Supervisor
Eckerd Connects - South Hill , VA
Eckerd's Residential Academy at Kerr Lake is a gender responsive, complete rehabilitative ... Counselor Supervisor will work in coordination with the support team, youth counselor team, and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 62 days ago
Group Home or Residential Care Facility Direc
Robson Forensic - Falls Church , VA
Masters degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or other related Human Service disciplines * 5+ years of Director/Administrator experience in group home or residential care facilities for ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago
Crisis Counselor - Mobile Support (12pm - 8pm Shift)
Easterseals UCP - Woodbridge , VA
Residential setting preferred. * Knowledge of the MH and I/DD systems of care. * Knowledge and ability to utilize computer word processing and data programs including but not limited to Microsoft ...
ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago

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    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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25776
34330
30853

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25880
34377
30882
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 $25,776 to $34,330 with the average base salary of $30,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $25,880 to $34,377 with the average total cash compensation of $30,882.

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