Outpatient Counselor Salary in Savannah, Georgia

How much does an Outpatient Counselor make in Savannah, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Outpatient Counselor in Savannah, GA is $69,443. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,238 to $77,157, with most professionals earning between $55,678 and $84,180.

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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 Savannah, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

62238

77157

69443

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62318

77293

69549

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 Savannah, GA. The base salary for Outpatient Counselor ranges from $62,238 to $77,157 with the average base salary of $69,443. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,318 to $77,293 with the average total cash compensation of $69,549.

View Average Salary for Outpatient Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,443	$62,238 - $77,157
Bonus	$106	$80 - $136
Total Pay	$69,549	$62,318 - $77,293

* 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 Savannah, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,829 - $76,651	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,296 - $78,468	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,577 - $78,817	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Charleston, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,577 - $78,817	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,483 - $78,701	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,577 - $78,817	COMPARE TO Savannah, GA

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About Savannah, Georgia

Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-largest city, with a 2017 estimated population of 146,444. The Savannah metropolitan area, Georgia's third-largest, had an estimated pop...

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