Counseling Psychologist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Counseling Psychologist make in Washington, DC? The average Counseling Psychologist salary in Washington, DC is $110,880 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $94,317 and $125,584. 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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Counseling Psychologist

Essential Healthcare Solutions LLC - Nashville , TN

Counseling Psychologist Job Description: We are looking a Counseling Psychologist with excellent problem-solving skills who are committed to helping people better their lives. The responsibilities of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Licensed Behavioral Analyst

CONNELLSVILLE COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, LLC - Uniontown , PA

Connellsville Counseling & Psychological Services is a licensed mental health clinic and IBHS program that is nationally accredited and has been a well-established provider of mental health services ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Integral Counseling Psychology Core Faculty (Full-Time)

California Institute of Integral Studies - San Francisco , CA

The Integral Counseling Psychology Master of Arts program educates future psychotherapists by centering student development in the three pillars of our program: depth of clinical skills training ...

Adzuna - 43 days ago

Psychologist 1/2 (NY HELPS)

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities - New York , NY

... counseling, human relations, marriage and family counseling, professional counseling ... psychologist, licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Psychologist 2 - Location TBD

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities - Rockland , NY

Psychologist 2 (grade 23) c Salary - $85,105*- $106,750* *Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 has been ... PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide individual, group, and family counseling to ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Psychologist L II (Grant-Funded) - Act Program 1

NYC Health + Hospitals - New York , NY

A Doctoral Degree in clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical Health Psychology or Neuro-Psychology, awarded upon completion of a Doctoral Program ...

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What does a Counseling Psychologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Counseling Psychologist

Attending consultation and/or seminars about modality-specific skills.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience utilizing various treatment modalities, including assessment, short-term counseling/therapy strategies, crisis intervention, group therapy processes & approaches, and wellness recovery principles (together with knowledge of stages of recovery, harm reduction approach, and motivational interviewing) in working with clients who have behavioral health &/or co-occurring substance use problems, required.

January 27, 2023

Develop, maintain, supervise, and monitor timely administrative, assessment, and clinical treatment documentation & records related to client care, in accordance to standards specified by agency's policies, clinical standards, and funding source (HSA, CAAP, etc.

February 20, 2023

Offer direct multiculturally-oriented psychotherapy services to undergraduate and graduate/professional students including initial and crisis 30-minute triage consultations, individual therapy, group therapy, and making effective referrals to community mental health providers.

March 18, 2023

Respond to requests for classroom participation by faculty, as well as requests for information/reports from the community regarding services and resources.

March 24, 2023

Participate in various educational & training workshops relating to mental health, physical health, and/or substance use issues and psycho-educational topics and may facilitate such meetings for clients, other professionals & program staff, and/or the community-at-large, as necessary.

April 13, 2023

Demonstrates expertise in using and contemporary interview and psychometric assessment methods for mental disorders and/or behavioral health conditions.

April 16, 2023

Complete treatment and billing documentation via EHR/EMR in a standard consistent with documentation policies and industry best practices.

April 21, 2023

Provide consultation to DHS & HSA vocational staff and employment specialists concerning behavioral health related problems and care, including assessment of barriers to employment, learning needs, employment, and training issues for CAAP recipients, as requested and needed.

May 18, 2023

Consult with faculty and staff on issues relevant to student academic performance, emotional well-being, and psychological functioning.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Counseling Psychologist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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94317

125584

110880

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

94558

125993

111097

What is the average salary for Counseling Psychologist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Counseling Psychologist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Counseling Psychologist ranges from $94,317 to $125,584 with the average base salary of $110,880. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,558 to $125,993 with the average total cash compensation of $111,097.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,880	$94,317 - $125,584
Bonus	$217	$241 - $410
Total Pay	$111,097	$94,558 - $125,993

* 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.

Counseling Psychologist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,334 - $125,606	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,334 - $125,606	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,334 - $125,606	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,136 - $125,342	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,334 - $125,606	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,334 - $125,606	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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