Crisis Therapist Salary in Richmond, Virginia

How much does a Crisis Therapist make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Crisis Therapist in Richmond, VA is $99,812. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,523 to $110,701, with most professionals earning between $82,066 and $120,614.

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Crisis Therapist

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What does a Crisis Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Crisis Therapist

Adhere to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards.

January 19, 2023

Requires a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences or related behavioral field, supplemented by two (2) years of experience.

January 03, 2023

Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.

January 05, 2023

Provide case management services as defined in the service plan that coordinate, support, and advocate for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using mental health, social, vocational, educational, child welfare, and other community services and resources.

January 11, 2023

Complete assessment using IM+CANS in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment interventions to serve the identified client and family.

March 11, 2023

Participate in a rotation schedule with all other mobile crisis response therapists assigned to the team.

March 11, 2023

Maintains compliance with all Joint Commission training requirements relevant to job duties, including but not limited to those dealing with use of restraints and physical holding of individuals receiving services.

April 05, 2023

Attends all mandated trainings related to profession and enhances knowledge and/or skills which includes Relias Learning Trainings.

April 29, 2023

Develop effective safety/crisis intervention plans that are client-centered and support strong therapeutic partnerships with clients and their families.

May 07, 2023

Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Crisis Therapist in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

90523

110701

99812

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

90674

110843

99930

What is the average salary for Crisis Therapist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crisis Therapist in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Crisis Therapist ranges from $90,523 to $110,701 with the average base salary of $99,812. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,674 to $110,843 with the average total cash compensation of $99,930.

View Average Salary for Crisis Therapist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,812	$90,523 - $110,701
Bonus	$118	$151 - $143
Total Pay	$99,930	$90,674 - $110,843

* 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.

Crisis Therapist Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,244 - $110,359	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,244 - $110,359	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,444 - $106,935	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,444 - $106,935	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,109 - $106,526	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,249 - $106,697	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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