Hourly Wage for Licensed Clinical Counselor Salary in the United States

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How much does a Licensed Clinical Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Licensed Clinical Counselor in the United States is $35 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $32 and $39. 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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REMOTE WORK CALIFORNIA-LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC

Darling Psychology PC - Sacramento , CA

CA LMFT, LCSW, LPCC--PRIVATE PRACTICE. 4 DAYS A WEEK--$80,000 PER YEAR GREAT WORK-LIFE BALANCE. LEAVE THE COMMUTE BEHIND. WORK FROM HOME. BENEFITS-HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, 401K MINIMAL DOCUMENTATION ...

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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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Therapist (LCSW/LPCC/LMFT)

Platinum Healthcare Staffing - San Jose , CA

... LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) Must have a BLS cert upon hire 1 year of recent hospital acute care experience required Responsibilities Facilitate psychotherapy and psych skills ...

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Forensic Clinician LCSW LMFT LPCC Lic PsyD - Correctional Setting 377

De Vore Recruiting - Dublin , CA

Licensed with CA Board of Behavioral Science or Board of Psychology (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Lic PsyD, etc.) * Master's degree in social work, Psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or ...

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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Dependable Staffing Agency - Santa Ana , CA

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 🌟 Join Our Team as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor! 🌟 🌟 Plus Bonus! 🌟 Dependable Staffing Agency is excited to offer immediate openings ...

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Therapist - Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) (8K Bonus) (#1009)

Psynergy Programs, Inc. - Greenfield , CA

About You We are growing and searching for highly-skilled licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) to provide outpatient-level clinical services (i.e. assessments, individual, family and group therapy ...

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What does a Licensed Clinical Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Licensed Clinical Counselor

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and utilization management rounds and provides information to assist with safe transitions of care.

November 25, 2022

Demonstrate leadership qualities including time management skills, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, problem solving/decision-making skills, work delegation and work organization.

January 08, 2023

Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

January 19, 2023

Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.

March 25, 2023

Performs psychiatric assessment, formulates diagnosis and in consultation with referring physician recommends and completes appropriate disposition.

April 14, 2023

Completed a minimum of 300 hours of supervision from a qualified supervisor and this must include a minimum of 10 hours of supervision during work in each of the 12 Core.

April 20, 2023

Attend psychiatric consultations as needed or as requested by the Psychiatrist or the behavior department.

April 26, 2023

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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 Licensed Clinical Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for Licensed Clinical Counselor ranges from $32 to $39 with the average hourly pay of $35. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $32 to $40 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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