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899+ Counselor Jobs in California

Counselor positions in California with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

899+ positions available

899+ Counselor Jobs in California Available Now

These 757 roles pay ~$85k median with 6.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Hoag logo

Intake Counselor: HATC Admin.

Hoag

Vista del Mar Hospital logo

Inpatient Therapist

Vista del Mar Hospital

BAART Programs logo

SUD Counselor

BAART Programs

CounselorCalifornia
from $24/hour
Stars Behavioral Health Group logo

Mental Health Therapist - ACSW/AMFT/APCC

Stars Behavioral Health Group

BAART Programs logo

Registered Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BAART Programs

CounselorCalifornia
from $28/hour
BAART Programs logo

Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor

BAART Programs

Sailor Health logo

Remote Bilingual Therapist – Older Adults | Spanish-Speaking | LCSW / LMFT / LPCC | California | Telehealth

Sailor HealthTop Employer

CounselorRemote
30+ days ago
No CallNo Nights
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Sailor Health logo

Remote Therapist – Older Adults | LCSW / LMFT / LPCC | California | Telehealth

Sailor HealthTop Employer

CounselorRemote
30+ days ago
No CallNo Nights
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Sailor Health logo

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

Sailor HealthTop Employer

CounselorRemote
No Call
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
1w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
2w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
3w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k-$120k
3w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist | LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
4w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist | LCSW, LMFT, LPCC

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
4w ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Remote Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
30+ days ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Gotham Enterprises logo

Virtual Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
115k - $120k
30+ days ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Top 5%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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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.

Median advertised
$84k
Pay rank
#16 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #26
Open listings
767

Counselor roles in California advertise $6k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$84k6.1/10767
District of Columbia#1$114k+$31k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$18k7.3/1016
Alaska#3$101k+$17k6.0/1031
Oklahoma#4$97k+$13k6.4/1064
Nevadaborders$95k+$11k6.2/1055
Oregonborders$78k−$6k6.3/10205
Arizonaborders$77k−$6k6.2/10305

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

California Jobs

899+ counselor positions in California

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in california. With 899+ open positions and salaries ranging from $30K to $120K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 70% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

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 7/10, with 15% with no on-call requirements, 55% with no weekends, 70% 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 Gotham Enterprises, BAART Programs, Sailor Health, Hoag, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ 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 California?

Listed counselors in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $30K to $120K per year, with a median near $115K. 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 70% 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, 15% with no on-call and 55% with no weekends. 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 Gotham Enterprises, BAART Programs, Sailor Health, Hoag, 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 899+ counselors positions in California 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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