99+ Counselor Jobs in Alabama
Counselor positions in Alabama with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
99+ positions available
99+ Counselor Jobs in Alabama Available Now
These 32 roles pay ~$67k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in Dothan Alabama
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Alabama)
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How Alabama Compares for Counselor Pay
Alabama against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Alabama advertise $13k below the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs AL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (this page) | $69k | — | 5.7/10 | 168 |
| Mississippiborders | $122k | +$53k | 5.5/10 | 80 |
| Alaska#2 | $117k | +$48k | 5.5/10 | 61 |
| North Dakota#3 | $111k | +$41k | 5.8/10 | 24 |
| Arkansas#4 | $110k | +$41k | 6.4/10 | 82 |
| Georgiaborders | $81k | +$11k | 5.7/10 | 314 |
| Floridaborders | $70k | +$1k | 5.7/10 | 564 |
| Tennesseeborders | $64k | −$5k | 6.0/10 | 288 |
“borders” = shares a border with Alabama; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Alabama: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Alabama offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in alabama. With 99+ open positions and salaries ranging from $54K to $183K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Alabama on this page have an average score of 3.6/10, with 20% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in alabama include AltaPointe Health, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Thriveworks, Naphcare, and more. Positions span counselor jobs alabama. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in alabama, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Alabama?
Listed counselors in Alabama on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $54K to $183K per year, with a median near $75K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Alabama right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include AltaPointe Health, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Thriveworks, Naphcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in alabama are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 99+ counselors positions in Alabama listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Alabama
Wellstone24 open roles here · WLB 51/100- AltaPointe Health13 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Naphcare12 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Protocall Services12 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Addiction and Mental Health Services9 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority7 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Spectra Care7 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Ellie Mental Health - 0853 open roles here · WLB 100/100
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