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How much does a Clinical Mental Health Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the United States is $36 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $32 and $40. 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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Psychotherapist- LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Ria Health - San Francisco , CA

Psychotherapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor). (Contractor starting at 5 hours per week) Required to have a CA license ...

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Virtual Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd - Santa Ana , CA

As a Mental Health Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in providing counseling services, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining detailed clinical records

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Clinical Mental Health Counselor - $5,000 Retention Bonus

Copa Health - Salt Lake City , UT

... mental health services. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Therapists ... The Counselor will play a vital role in providing therapeutic interventions for adults and child ...

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Behavioral Health Consultant/Mental Health Counselor (Licensed)

Northwest Human Services, Inc. - Salem , OR

Behavioral Health Consultant/Mental Health Counselor Location: West Salem Clinic |1233 Edgewater NW ... Ensure clinical supervision requirements are met pursuant to OAR 833.030.0031. QUALIFICATIONS

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Northwest Resources II, Inc. - Olympia , WA

Mental Health Counselor: As a Mental Health Counselor at Northwest Resources II, Inc. you will have ... Kathryn Zinz, LMHC - MH Clinical Supervisor 200 Lilly Rd, Building C, Olympia, WA 98506 Company ...

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Mental Health Counselor

GOODWILL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY - San Francisco , CA

The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for overseeing the mental health team comprised of ... Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with ...

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What does a Clinical Mental Health Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Facilitate psycho-educational classes and/or groups such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management, substance abuse, MAPP/Pride training, etc.

October 31, 2022

Assist Program Director and Program Manager with client admission process and discharge process, including gathering clinical information and developing clinically appropriate treatment plans, and connecting clients to necessary resources in the community upon discharge.

December 10, 2022

Understand impact of cultural, gender, socio-economic status and trauma on the manifestation of emotional distress, mental illness and maladaptive behaviors.

March 09, 2023

Attend agency meetings and participate in clinically oriented groups as requested by Program Director or Program Manager.

March 11, 2023

Develop a Psychiatric Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Review for a Master Treatment Plan with collaboration between multiple clinical disciplines for specific problems, goals, objectives and interventions for effective integrated treatment.

March 12, 2023

Participate in peer review process to oversee that services provided comply with contract, Medicaid and licensing requirements, COA, and internal quality assurance standards.

April 16, 2023

Prepare written reports, client progress notes, and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional ethics in accordance with Ohio Social Worker and Professional Counselor and Chemical Dependency Board requirements.

May 08, 2023

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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 Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Clinical Mental Health Counselor ranges from $32 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $36. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $32 to $40 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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