Clinical Mental Health Counselor Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Clinical Mental Health Counselor make in San Francisco, CA? The average Clinical Mental Health Counselor salary in San Francisco, CA is $92,282 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,285 and $102,592. 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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Mental Health Counselor or Mental Health Counselor Associate

Nisqually Indian Tribe - Olympia , WA

... Counselor plays a critical role in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to ... clinical procedures outlined in Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington ...

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Behavioral Health Counselor - WISe Team

Kitsap Mental Health Services - Port Orchard , WA

... Mental Health Services as a Behavioral Health Counselor! In this role, you will be a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, providing clinical services and crisis intervention to children and ...

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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

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 San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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83285

102592

92282

Average Total Cash Compensation

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83363

102766

92429

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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Clinical Mental Health Counselor ranges from $83,285 to $102,592 with the average base salary of $92,282. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,363 to $102,766 with the average total cash compensation of $92,429.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,282	$83,285 - $102,592
Bonus	$146	$78 - $174
Total Pay	$92,429	$83,363 - $102,766

* 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 San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,285 - $102,592	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,286 - $100,130	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,286 - $100,130	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,956 - $92,333	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,153 - $99,966	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,614 - $93,143	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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