95+ Counselor Jobs in Louisiana
Counselor positions in Louisiana with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
95+ positions available
95+ Counselor Jobs in Louisiana Available Now
These 35 roles pay ~$120k median with 7.3/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Pineville, LA
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Addiction and Co-occurring IOP Counselor - Evening
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
in Social Work (Counseling)
Group Counselor, Part Time - CIT, PLPC
in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
THERAPIST (LICENSED) FULL TIME - $5K Sign-On Bonus
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
A mental health therapy role paying $70-$93/hr is hidden in this list.
94 more hidden below, ranked by pay and work-life.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Louisiana)
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How Louisiana Compares for Counselor Pay
Louisiana against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Louisiana advertise $26k above the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $124k.
| State | Median pay | vs LA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana (this page) | $105k | — | 5.8/10 | 96 |
| Hawaii#1 | $124k | +$20k | 7.0/10 | 16 |
| Mississippiborders | $124k | +$20k | 5.6/10 | 81 |
| Wyoming#3 | $116k | +$11k | 6.2/10 | 9 |
| Arkansasborders | $109k | +$5k | 6.2/10 | 61 |
| Maine#6 | $102k | −$2k | 6.9/10 | 26 |
| Alaska#7 | $101k | −$4k | 6.3/10 | 48 |
| Texasborders | $78k | −$27k | 6.0/10 | 473 |
“borders” = shares a border with Louisiana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Louisiana: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Louisiana offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in louisiana. With 95+ open positions and salaries ranging from $45K to $100K, 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 Louisiana on this page have an average score of 5/10, 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 louisiana include UHS, Lyra Health, Apis Services, Leidos, and more. Positions span counselor jobs louisiana. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in louisiana, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates (score: 95.1/100), Up Lift (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 $105K. This data is derived from 3,657+ 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 Louisiana?
Listed counselors in Louisiana on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $45K to $100K per year, with a median near $55K. 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. 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 UHS, Lyra Health, Apis Services, Leidos, 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 95+ counselors positions in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Gotham Enterprises13 open roles here · WLB 95/100
- CCorrect Health5 open roles here
Beacon Behavioral Support Services4 open roles here · WLB 65/100
HCO Behavioral Health3 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Leidos3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
River Place Behavioral Health3 open roles here · WLB 68/100
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