Outpatient Counselor Salary in Reading, Pennsylvania

How much does an Outpatient Counselor make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Outpatient Counselor in Reading, PA is $73,724. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,074 to $81,913, with most professionals earning between $59,110 and $89,369.

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Outpatient Counselor

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What does an Outpatient Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of an Outpatient Counselor

Provide individual counseling for clients and assist in the identification and resolution of problems, behaviors, or cognition which prevent or interfere with clients reaching of their treatment goals or positive outcomes.

January 18, 2023

Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients and staff.

January 05, 2023

Participates in individual and department supervision and presents client cases on an as needed basis in clinical supervision meetings.

January 29, 2023

Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to obtain licensure in field of specialty.

January 31, 2023

Attend and actively participate in Individual and group supervision, clinical case presentations, and other treatment team meetings as needed.

March 22, 2023

Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers which provide enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activities independent of the agency and provide respite to families.

March 31, 2023

Maintains consistent, professional communication with parents, placing agents and other service providers regarding treatment planning, discharge planning, and treatment recommendations.

April 06, 2023

Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.

May 10, 2023

Activities and structure support community integration assisting clients in continued growth for successful independent living and may require the incumbent use a company vehicle to transport clients out in the community.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Outpatient Counselor in Reading, PA

Average Base Salary

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66074

81913

73724

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66159

82057

73836

What is the average salary for Outpatient Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Outpatient Counselor in Reading, PA. The base salary for Outpatient Counselor ranges from $66,074 to $81,913 with the average base salary of $73,724. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,159 to $82,057 with the average total cash compensation of $73,836.

View Average Salary for Outpatient Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,724	$66,074 - $81,913
Bonus	$112	$85 - $144
Total Pay	$73,836	$66,159 - $82,057

* 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.

Outpatient Counselor Salary Near Reading, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,938 - $82,984	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,418 - $81,100	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,938 - $82,984	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,618 - $85,067	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,802 - $80,336	COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,307 - $89,640	COMPARE TO Reading, PA

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About Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 87,575, it is the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Located in the southeastern part of the state, it is the principal city of the Greater Reading Area, and is furthermore included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area. The city, which is approximately halfway between the state's most populous city, Philadelphia, and the state capital, Harrisburg (as well as about halfway between Allentown and Lancaster)...

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