Hourly Wage for Community Mental Health Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does a Community Mental Health Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Community Mental Health Counselor in the United States is $23 as of April 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $21 and $27. 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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Telemynd - Suffolk , VA

Telemynd is currently looking for amazing and enthusiastic mental health counselors who are interested in working to enhance the mental wellness of people within our community. Candidates are ...

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Mental Health Counselor (QMHP or LMHP)

Strategic Therapy Associates Inc - Toano , VA

Salary: $30-$35 per service unit Mental Health Counselor (QMHP-C, QMHP-A or QMHP-Trainee) Strategic ... Provide community-based therapeutic mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and ...

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Mental Health Counselor

Old Towne Counseling Services - Richmond , VA

This position is for a Licensed therapist, LCSW, LPC, LCP, to provide therapy to our community. In ... Current and unrestricted state license as an LMHC (licensed mental health counselor) or equivalent

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Strategic Therapy Associates Inc - Marion , VA

We provide a variety of community-based counseling services aimed at keeping families together and empowering individuals and families toward self-sufficiency. The Mental Health Counselor / Qualified ...

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Tree of Life Family Services LLC - Woodbridge , VA

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor QMHP to join our team! You will provide recovery-oriented ... Provides linkage to community-based services and supports; provides advocacy and support for family ...

ZipRecruiter - 58 days ago

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Pathways Developmental Services - Franklin , VA

You will provide full services mental health counseling, specializing in In-Home services ... Familiarity with community mental health resources * Excellent written and verbal communications ...

ZipRecruiter - 36 days ago

What does a Community Mental Health Counselor do?

Community Mental Health Counselor

Provide direct care services based on individual need to include individual, family, group, and/or educational group services.

August 25, 2021

Prepare discharge summary and plan.

February 03, 2022

Collaborate with treatment and support teams (co-workers, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other professions).

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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 Community Mental Health Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Community Mental Health Counselor ranges from $21 to $27 with the average hourly pay of $23. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $21 to $27 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $23.

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