Clinical Mental Health Counselor Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Clinical Mental Health Counselor make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Clinical Mental Health Counselor salary in Los Angeles, CA is $82,242 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,223 and $91,430. 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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Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd - Santa Ana , CA

Seeking for Remote Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) We are looking for licensed mental health providers to join our rapidly growing counselor network. We have been actively ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago

Mental Health Counselor (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC or LPC)

Included Health - Seattle , WA

Perform virtual comprehensive mental health evaluations, compile patient medical data, including ... Minimum of 5 years of LPCC,LCPC,LMFT (post exam experience) * 3+ years of unsupervised/post ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Mental Health Counselor, LMFT, LCSW, Ph.D

Stepping Forward Counseling Center - Irvine , CA

... Mental Health Counselor, LMFT, LCSW, Ph.D LPCC to join our team! IOP , PCP program, work with kids and their families. Family therapy, individual and group. Are you creative in delivering evidence ...

ZipRecruiter - 23 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Hawai'i Island Community Health Center - Pahoa , HI

Licensed Mental Health Counselor FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health SUPERVISED BY ... on clinical experience and knowledge. • Acts as a patient advocate to coordinate required ...

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Behavioral Health Clinician III (Mental Health Counselor)

Pioneer Human Services - Spokane , WA

We are currently looking for a Behivioral Health Clinician III ( Mental Health Counselor ) with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Carnation, WA

LifeStance Health - Carnation , WA

... clinical team We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Therapists (LMHC, LMFT,LICSW) in ... Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed ...

Adzuna - 3 days ago

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

Supervise all staff, including performance evaluations, growth and development plans, discipline and recommendations for salary adjustments.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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74223

91430

82242

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

74293

91585

82373

What is the average salary for Clinical Mental Health Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Clinical Mental Health Counselor ranges from $74,223 to $91,430 with the average base salary of $82,242. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,293 to $91,585 with the average total cash compensation of $82,373.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,242	$74,223 - $91,430
Bonus	$131	$70 - $155
Total Pay	$82,373	$74,293 - $91,585

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,803 - $92,144	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,803 - $92,144	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,803 - $92,144	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,803 - $92,144	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,454 - $91,714	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,723 - $92,046	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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About Los Angeles, California

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