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Counselor Jobs in Louisiana

Across 100 live Counselor listings in Louisiana, median advertised pay is $120K, based on the 41 that state a salary; Louisiana ranks 9th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (18), UHS (11), Beacon Behavioral Support Services (7).

100+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

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100 jobs

These 41 roles pay ~$120k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 16 employers
10
<$75k
6
$75k-95k
4
$95k-115k
18
$120k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

41 jobs · 16 employers
2
1-2
4
3-4
5
5-6
22
7-8
8
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Beacon Behavioral Support Services logo

THERAPIST-HOSPITAL

Beacon Behavioral Support ServicesNew Orleans, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30m ago
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River Place Behavioral Health logo

PRN Therapist

River Place Behavioral HealthLaPlace, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Avenues Recovery logo

Licensed Addiction Therapist

Avenues RecoveryBaton Rouge, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Vermilion Behavioral Health System logo

Therapist 1 - Outpatient

Vermilion Behavioral Health SystemLafayette, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
Covington Behavioral Health logo

IOP Counselor 1

Covington Behavioral HealthCovington, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
UHS logo

Art/Recreation/Dance/Drama Therapist- PRN

UHSNew Orleans, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
UHS logo

Licensed Therapist- Adolescents- Part Time Outpatient

UHSNew Orleans, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
UHS logo

Licensed Therapist- PRN (Outpatient)

UHSNew Orleans, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
NOLA Detox logo

IOP Evening Counselor

NOLA DetoxNew Orleans, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Beacon Behavioral Support Services logo

Licensed Family Marriage Therapist

Beacon Behavioral Support ServicesHammond, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
STEPS Detox logo

Residential Addictions Counselor

STEPS DetoxLake Charles, LA

Counselor
$45,000-$55,000
2w ago
Franciscan Alliance logo

Clinical Therapist Physician Practice (1.0 FTE/Days)

Franciscan AllianceLafayette, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Beacon Behavioral Support Services logo

THERAPIST-HOSPITAL

Beacon Behavioral Support ServicesLacombe, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
3w ago
S

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapist

StartHouma, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4w ago
Vermilion Behavioral Health System logo

Therapist IOP (CSW, PLPC or greater) - Full Time

Vermilion Behavioral Health SystemLafayette, LA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago

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Counselor Pay in Louisiana: Live Market and State Comparison

Live counselor listings in Louisiana today, then Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.

Live listings
100
Live median
$120k
75th $120k · n=41
12-mo median
$85k
Pay rank
#9 of 51
Work-life
5.5/10 · #39
12-mo postings
325

Counselor roles in Louisiana advertise $10k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Louisiana compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian pay (12 mo)vs LAWLBPostings (12 mo)
Louisiana (this page)$85k—5.5/10325
Wyoming#1$99k+$14k6.1/1052
Nevada#2$96k+$11k5.6/10205
Alaska#3$96k+$11k5.4/10165
Mississippiborders$90k+$4k5.5/10239
Arkansasborders$89k+$4k5.7/10271
Delaware#6$89k+$4k6.9/10239
Texasborders$74k−$12k5.6/102163

“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.

Most openings on this page:
Gotham Enterprises (18), UHS (11), Beacon Behavioral Support Services (7)
Top-rated employers hiring:
BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Louisiana.

How much do counselors earn in Louisiana?

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 counselor 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 counselor 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 Louisiana right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Beacon Behavioral Support Services, UHS, Vermilion Behavioral Health System, River Place Behavioral Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in Louisiana are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 100 counselors positions in Louisiana 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.