Hourly Wage for Behavioral Health Therapist Salary in the United States

How much does a Behavioral Health Therapist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Behavioral Health Therapist in the United States is $29 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $26 and $36. Hourly rate 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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Outpatient Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center - Richmond , VA

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center is a reputable mental health agency that aims to provide the ... If interested, position allows therapist to facilitate groups and provide supervision for residents ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

Mental Health Therapist-Outpatient (Petersburg and Colonial Heights)

District 19 Community Service Board - Petersburg , VA

District 19, a public behavioral health agency, is seeking a full time licensed or licensed- eligible therapist to provide MH Outpatient Therapy. Services to be provided include conducting ...

ZipRecruiter - 81 days ago

LICENSED CLINICIANS

Colonial Behavioral Health - Williamsburg , VA

... behavioral health center for adults with mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring problems. Adult Outpatient Services Coordinator-(Pos. #814 ) Licensed Therapist with prior management ...

Recruitology - 21 days ago

Senior Therapist - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Coordinator

City of Alexandria VA - Alexandria , VA

... behavioral, psychiatric or other related problems. In addition, coordinates care and program ... Minimum & Additional RequirementsPossession of Master's degreein Social Work, Mental Health ...

Nexxt - 14 days ago

Counseling Residency in Dialectical Behavior Therapy/Clinical Assistan

Beach Therapy & Consulting, PLLC - Virginia Beach , VA

... become a therapist? Do you have a master's degree in counseling, psychology, mental health, or ... This position is specific to offering a clinical residency to learn Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ...

ZipRecruiter - 19 days ago

Licensed Counselor/Therapist- LCSW or LPC

GPW Health Center - Manassas , VA

Manassas, VA, Woodbridge, VA, Dumfries VA Behavioral Health team member providing assessments, counseling and therapy, and crisis intervention to eight to fourteen patients per day in a multicultural ...

ZipRecruiter - 61 days ago

What does a Behavioral Health Therapist do?

Behavioral Health Therapist

Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care and dental clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, motivational interviewing, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.

December 15, 2019

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

January 30, 2020

Utilize clinical knowledge and training to recognize when medical referral is appropriate and to understand psychotropic medications, side effects and related diagnoses.

March 14, 2020

Completes all documentation within the timelines requirements of the treatment process in accordance with hospital, departmental, and regulatory agency requirements.

April 02, 2020

Documenting patient information and care in the medical record to ensure accurate documentation of course of treatment as it pertains to the billing process.

May 03, 2020

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment of substance use disorder, mental health, and co-occurring disorder interventions and applications with a focus on evidence based practices.

May 11, 2020

Training and experience, and/or demonstrated competency in casework principles, including diagnosis, assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and transition planning.

May 14, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Behavioral Health Therapist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Behavioral Health Therapist ranges from $26 to $36 with the average hourly pay of $29. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $26 to $36 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $30.

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