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Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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477+ Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts Available Now

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477 jobs

These 368 roles pay ~$72k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

PINE STREET INN logo

Overnight Counselor, Holy Family Inn

Pine Street INNBoston, MA

Counselor
$21.4-$30 per hour
30+ days ago
Meadows of Wickenburg logo

BWH - Mental Health Counselor

Meadows of WickenburgBrookline, MA

Counselor
$22-$35 per hour
30+ days ago
Bournewood Health Systems logo

BWH - Mental Health Counselor

Bournewood Health SystemsBrookline, MA

Counselor
$22-$35 per hour
30+ days ago
Guidelight Health logo

Per Diem Clinical Therapist

Guidelight HealthNorwood, MA

Counselor
$35-$46 per hour
30+ days ago
Ellie Mental Health - 194 logo

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (Pre or Fully Licensed)

Ellie Mental Health - 194Remote

Counselor
$62,000-$110,000
30+ days ago
Riverside Community Care logo

Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment

Riverside Community CareMilford, MA

Counselor
$21.37 per hour
30+ days ago
Guidelight Health logo

Virtual Evening Therapist - Part - Time

Guidelight HealthRemote

Counselor
$38.46 - $45.67 per hour
Ellie Mental Health - 194 logo

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 194Andover, MA

Counselor
$62,000 - $100,000/year
Hybrid
Magellan Health logo

MFLC Assignment Ready Counselor

Magellan HealthMassachusetts

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Monte Nido & Affiliates logo

Therapist- Eating Disorders and Developmental Disabilities Program

Monte Nido & AffiliatesWestborough, MA

Counselor
$67,000 - $110,000
Hybrid
Walden Behavioral Care logo

Therapist- Eating Disorders and Developmental Disabilities Program

Walden Behavioral CareWestborough, MA

Counselor
$67,000 - $110,000
Hybrid
COMMUNITY SERVICES INSTITUTE logo

Child Mental Health Therapist - FFS

Community Services InstituteBoston, MA

Counselor
$75,400 - $85,800
Pelago logo

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Massachusetts

PelagoEmployer score · GoldRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Riverside Community Care logo

Respite Counselor - Relief

Riverside Community CareUpton, MA

Counselor
$21.21-$22.27 per hour
Charles River Recovery logo

Bachelors' Primary Counselor

Charles River RecoveryWeston, MA

Counselor
$55,000 - $60,000

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How Massachusetts Compares for Counselor Pay

Massachusetts against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$73k
Pay rank
#34 of 51
Work-life balance
5.5/10 · #46
Open listings
1355

Counselor roles in Massachusetts advertise $3k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Massachusetts compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MAWLBListings
Massachusetts (this page)$73k—5.5/101355
Wyoming#1$98k+$25k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$24k5.7/10201
New Hampshireborders$85k+$12k6.4/10261
Rhode Islandborders$81k+$9k6.0/10280
Vermontborders$80k+$8k6.3/1068
Connecticutborders$70k−$2k5.6/10547
New Yorkborders$69k−$3k5.3/102100

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

Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts: 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.

Massachusetts offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in massachusetts. With 477+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts on this page have an average score of 5.7/10, with 35% 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 massachusetts include Guidelight Health, Ellie Mental Health - 194, Riverside Community Care, COMMUNITY SERVICES INSTITUTE, and more. Positions span counselor jobs massachusetts. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in massachusetts, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), 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, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ 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 Massachusetts.

How much do counselors earn in Massachusetts?

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 35% 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 Massachusetts right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Guidelight Health, Ellie Mental Health - 194, Riverside Community Care, COMMUNITY SERVICES INSTITUTE, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 477 counselors positions in Massachusetts 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.