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442+ Counselor Jobs in North Carolina

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

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442+ Counselor Jobs in North Carolina Available Now

These 228 roles pay ~$70k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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Military and Family Life Counselor - Assignment Ready Counselor

Magellan Health

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MORES Therapist (4165)

ncg CARE

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MORES Therapist (4165)

Appalachian Community Services

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Therapist

CTSHealth

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Therapist, Inpatient PRN

Lifepoint Health

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Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

RHA Health Services

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MILITARY PROGRAM THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS

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Licensed Therapist, Inpatient Adolescents

UHS

UHS logo

Licensed Therapist, Inpatient Adult

UHS

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Mental Health Therapist / Licensed Team Leader / IIH

RHA Health Services

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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor- CST

RHA Health Services

RHA Health Services logo

Licensed Clinician / Behavioral Health Team Lead

RHA Health Services

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Mental Health Therapist - Kanvwotiyi - $10,000 Hiring Bonus

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

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Registered Behavioral Therapist

THRIVE HIVE ABA

CounselorHubert, NC
22-$28 per hour
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Counselor (5744)

Paycomonline

CounselorCharlotte, NC
22.64-$33.95 per hour
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Behavioral Health Therapist

Duke

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TASK Therapist

Children's Hope Alliance

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How North Carolina Compares for Counselor Pay

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

Median advertised
$65k
Pay rank
#50 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #34
Open listings
1060

Counselor roles in North Carolina advertise $13k below the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $119k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NCWLBListings
North Carolina (this page)$65k6.1/101060
Mississippi#1$119k+$54k6.1/10172
Louisiana#2$110k+$45k5.7/10270
Alaska#3$101k+$36k6.2/10110
South Carolinaborders$82k+$18k6.2/10300
Virginiaborders$76k+$12k6.1/10878
Georgiaborders$73k+$9k6.0/10718
Tennesseeborders$63k−$2k6.2/10698

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

North Carolina Jobs

442+ counselor positions in North Carolina

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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New positions added daily

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

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in north carolina. With 442+ open positions and salaries ranging from $46K to $83K, 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 North Carolina on this page have an average score of 3/10. 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 north carolina include RHA Health Services, UHS, Lifepoint Health, Magellan Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in north carolina, 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 $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ 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 North Carolina?

Listed counselors in North Carolina on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $46K to $83K per year, with a median near $50K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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 North Carolina right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include RHA Health Services, UHS, Lifepoint Health, Magellan Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 442+ counselors positions in North Carolina 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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