Counselor Jobs in Rhode Island
Across 101 live Counselor listings in Rhode Island, median advertised pay is $112K (75th percentile $115K), based on the 64 that state a salary; Rhode Island ranks 10th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are LifeStance Health (16), Brown Medicine (15), Gotham Enterprises (14).
101+ 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
These 64 roles pay ~$112k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Therapist - Enhanced Outpatient Services
Newport Mental HealthMiddletown, RI
Behavioral Health Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Therapist
East Bay Community Action ProgramEast Providence, RI
Outpatient Therapist
Northeast Family ServicesRhode Island
Milieu Counselor
Family Service of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI
ABA Treatment Coordinator/Lead Therapist (TC/LT)
Northeast Family ServicesRhode Island
Substance Abuse Counselor (PT) (61229)
Adams and AssociatesExeter, RI
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Behavioral Health Clinician - Medication Assisted Treatment/Office Based Addiction Treatment
Thundermist Health CenterWest Warwick, RI
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LICSW, LMHC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
IOP Substance Use Counselor (LCDP)
American Addiction CentersWarwick, RI
Behavioral Health Clinician School Based
Family Service of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI
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Counselor Pay in Rhode Island: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Rhode Island today, then Rhode Island 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
- 101
- Live median
- $112k
- 75th $115k · n=64
- 12-mo median
- $82k
- Pay rank
- #10 of 51
- Work-life
- 6.0/10 · #8
- 12-mo postings
- 303
Counselor roles in Rhode Island advertise $6k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs RI | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (this page) | $82k | — | 6.0/10 | 303 |
| Wyoming#1 | $99k | +$17k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| Alaska#2 | $96k | +$14k | 5.4/10 | 165 |
| Nevada#3 | $96k | +$14k | 5.6/10 | 207 |
| Mississippi#4 | $90k | +$8k | 5.4/10 | 239 |
| Delaware#5 | $89k | +$8k | 6.8/10 | 244 |
| Massachusettsborders | $73k | −$9k | 5.4/10 | 1456 |
| Connecticutborders | $70k | −$11k | 5.6/10 | 570 |
“borders” = shares a border with Rhode Island; “#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:
- LifeStance Health (16), Brown Medicine (15), Gotham Enterprises (14)
- 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 Rhode Island.
How much do counselors earn in Rhode Island?
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 20% 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. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 35% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Rhode Island right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Gotham Enterprises, Brown Medicine, Newport Mental Health, Northeast Family Services, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in Rhode Island are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 101 counselors positions in Rhode Island 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Rhode Island
LifeStance Health16 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Brown Medicine15 open roles here · WLB 54/100Gotham Enterprises14 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Care New England Health System12 open roles here · WLB 66/100
C3 Wellbeing4 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Newport Mental Health4 open roles here · WLB 75/100