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124+ 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.

124+ positions available

124+ 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.

WELLSTONE logo

Nova Academy Therapist

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

WELLSTONE logo

Nova Academy Therapist

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

WELLSTONE logo

Detox Therapist

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

WELLSTONE logo

Detox Therapist

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Baptist Health logo

Behavioral Health Clinician

Baptist Health

No Nights
Spectra Care logo

Therapist II - School Based (Geneva City)

Spectra Care

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

Substance Abuse Counselor (6060)

Confidential Employer

CounselorMobile, AL
16.5-$17 per hour
No Weekends
WELLSTONE logo

IHI Co Therapist

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Work-life

6.2/10

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY logo

Childrens Pell City Schools SBMH Therapist

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority

No Weekends
Work-life

6.0/10

WELLSTONE logo

Full-Time ACT Therapist (1st Shift)

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

WELLSTONE logo

Full-Time ACT Therapist (1st Shift)

Wellstone

No NightsNo Weekends
Top 10%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY logo

Childrens St. Clair County DHR Therapist

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority

No Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

Sailor Health logo

Mental Health Therapist for Seniors (Remote - Licensed in Alabama)

Sailor HealthGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
No Call
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY logo

Childrens Jefferson County Schools Counselor

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority

No Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY logo

Childrens In-Home Co-Therapist - St. Clair County

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority

No NightsNo Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

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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.

Median advertised
$69k
Pay rank
#47 of 51
Work-life balance
5.7/10 · #41
Open listings
168

Counselor roles in Alabama advertise $13k below the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Alabama compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs ALWLBListings
Alabama (this page)$69k5.7/10168
Mississippiborders$122k+$53k5.5/1080
Alaska#2$117k+$48k5.5/1061
North Dakota#3$111k+$41k5.8/1024
Arkansas#4$110k+$41k6.4/1082
Georgiaborders$81k+$11k5.7/10314
Floridaborders$70k+$1k5.7/10564
Tennesseeborders$64k−$5k6.0/10288

“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 124+ open positions and salaries ranging from $34K to $55K, 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 7/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 85% with no weekends, 10% 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 WELLSTONE, JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, Spectra Care, Confidential Employer, 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 $34K to $55K per year, with a median near $34K. 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 10% 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. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 85% with no weekends. 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 WELLSTONE, JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, Spectra Care, Confidential Employer, 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 124+ 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.

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