Hourly Wage for School Based Counselor Salary in the United States

How much does a School Based Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a School Based Counselor in the United States is $20 as of November 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $17 and $22. 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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Residential Counselor, Direct Support Professional

City Of Alexandria Virginia - Alexandria , VA

CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our ... Minimum & Additional Requirements High School Diploma or GED plus completion of post-high-school ...

Recruitics REACH - 1 day ago

Family Service Counselor

Service Corporation International - Sandston , VA

Builds trust-based relationships to earn the right to ask for referrals * Earns the right to gain ... High school diploma or equivalent * 1-2 years of college or an equivalent of education and ...

Service Corporation International - 12 days ago

Licensed Associate Professional Counselor 1172980

Transitional Family Services - Fredericksburg , VA

The Therapist, under the supervision of their immediate supervisor, provides Evidence-Based ... Community clinic or residential treatment school experience and some supervisory and teaching ...

ZipRecruiter - 31 days ago

Veteran Support Counselor - Brain Injury Focus

The Choice Group - Woodbridge , VA

Compensation is excellent and based on experience, education, and additional applicable skills ... school diploma and 10 years of related experience. Related field or experience is defined as

ZipRecruiter - 22 days ago

IOP/SA Group Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers - Fredericksburg , VA

Perform quarterly treatment plan reviews or as indicated based on patients progress or lack of ... High school diploma/GED. * Receive ongoing in-service training; * Be trained and evaluated before ...

Glassdoor - 23 days ago

Mental Health Counselor MHSS

Together Lives Change - Hampton , VA

Community-Based Reports to: Mental Health Skill-building Services Supervisor Position Type ... schools, child support enforcement and other viable stakeholders/resources. The QMHP-A will work ...

ZipRecruiter - 86 days ago

What does a School Based Counselor do?

School Based Counselor

Demonstrates effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing) when dealing with clients, third party payers, other professionals within and outside of SMA, etc.

June 01, 2020

Provides crisis intervention to consumer's experiencing a psychiatric or substance use related crisis and utilize clinical judgment in recommending appropriate treatment recommendations, including the need for hospitalization or residential treatment.

June 04, 2020

Completes progress notes in AVATAR within 72 hours of service provided which clearly reflect interventions provided and necessity of those interventions.

July 07, 2020

Participate in routine and newly emerging clinical practice in-service and competency training as direct by Clinical Manager.

July 18, 2020

Facilitate individual service plan changes for students who are not improving as expected in consultation with the Primary Care Providers and psychiatric specialist.

July 28, 2020

Assists clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.

August 14, 2020

Meets with community agencies, schools, and school personnel to advocate on behalf of the students and the Villa.

September 06, 2020

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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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 School Based Counselor in the United States. The average hourly rate for School Based Counselor ranges from $17 to $22 with the average hourly pay of $20. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $23 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $20.

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