Counselor Jobs in California
Counselor Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
1,087+ positions available
1,087+ Counselor Jobs in California Available Now
These 848 roles pay ~$83k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Associate Therapist/ Licensed Therapist
Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral HealthCalifornia
Therapist - Unpaid Internship
First Steps RecoveryClovis, CA
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, & LPCC)
LifeStance HealthEmployer score · SilverEscondido, CA
Therapist - Evening - Sunnyvale
Meadows of WickenburgSunnyvale, CA
Therapist- CAPIT
New School for Child DevelopmentInglewood, CA
SUD Counselor (Teen Residential Home)
Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral HealthCalifornia
SUD Counselor (Bilingual) - True Life Recovery Program
North County LifelineVista, CA
Behavioral Health Clinician I (Pre-licensed ACSW/AMFT/APCC) (Crisis Walk In)
Mental Health Therapist
Tarzana Treatment CentersLancaster, CA
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How California Compares for Counselor Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in California advertise $5k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $81k | — | 5.6/10 | 3218 |
| Wyoming#1 | $98k | +$17k | 6.0/10 | 50 |
| Nevadaborders | $96k | +$15k | 5.7/10 | 202 |
| Alaska#3 | $94k | +$13k | 5.4/10 | 159 |
| Mississippi#4 | $93k | +$12k | 5.5/10 | 232 |
| Delaware#5 | $90k | +$9k | 6.9/10 | 234 |
| Oregonborders | $77k | −$4k | 5.8/10 | 644 |
| Arizonaborders | $76k | −$5k | 5.7/10 | 1046 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in california. With 1,087+ open positions, 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 California on this page have an average score of 6/10, with 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 california include Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health, New Dawn Treatment Centers, LA FAMILIA, WVU Medicine, and more. Positions span counselor jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (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 $106K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 29,969+ 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.
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in California.
How much do counselors earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health, New Dawn Treatment Centers, LA FAMILIA, WVU Medicine, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,087 counselors positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in California
UHS33 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Telecare31 open roles here · WLB 45/100
Seneca Family of Agencies25 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Mental Health Systems16 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Mood Health15 open roles here · WLB 100/100Tarzana Treatment Centers15 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Progress Foundation14 open roles here · WLB 61/100