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Counselor Jobs in Virginia

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

434+ positions available

434+ Counselor Jobs in Virginia Available Now

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434 jobs

These 292 roles pay ~$85k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

MPAC Healthcare logo

Licensed Clinician - (LCSW, LPC, LM

MPAC HealthcareWarrenton, VA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
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Functional Family Therapist - *$1500 Signing Bonus

Strategic Therapy AssociatesWytheville, VA

Counselor
$40,000-$55,000
ST

Functional Family Therapist

Strategic Therapy AssociatesHampton, VA

Counselor
$40,000-$55,000
ST

Mental Health Resident/Licensed Therapist

Strategic Therapy AssociatesWilliamsburg, VA

Counselor
$45,000-$60,000
Rivermont Schools logo

Licensed Professional Counselor

Rivermont SchoolsVirginia

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Riverside Health System logo

Outpatient Therapist

Riverside Health SystemHampton, VA

Counselor
$28.9-$39.78 per hour
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia logo

Options Counselor

Senior Services of Southeastern VirginiaNorfolk, VA

Counselor
$45,000-$47,000
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board logo

Counselor, Emergency Services - License Eligible

Hampton-Newport News Community Services BoardHampton, VA

Counselor
$62,406
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health logo

SUD PHP Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral HealthArlington, VA

Counselor
$70,700 - $91,500
Sentara Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist Licensed - PERS

Sentara HealthHarrisonburg, VA

Counselor
$76,000-$114,000
Gilchrist logo

Hospice Bereavement Counselor - Gilchrist Inova

GilchristFairfax, VA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Lifepoint Health logo

Therapist

Lifepoint HealthLynchburg, VA

Counselor
Salary range: $63,000-$85,000
BECAUSE WE CARE II logo

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Because We Care IINorfolk, VA

Counselor
$22-$30 per hour
New Beginning Counseling & Therapy Services logo

Behavioral Health Clinician / Counselor (Licensed or Supervisee) – PHP Program (Full or Part Time) (office or virtual))

New Beginning Counseling & Therapy ServicesVirginia

Counselor
$35-$40 per hour
Hybrid
Bright View logo

Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

Bright ViewPortsmouth, VA

Counselor
$52,000 - $58,000

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How Virginia Compares for Counselor Pay

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

Median advertised
$76k
Pay rank
#26 of 51
Work-life balance
5.7/10 · #27
Open listings
1180

Counselor pay in Virginia sits level with the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Virginia compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs VAWLBListings
Virginia (this page)$76k—5.7/101180
Wyoming#1$98k+$22k6.0/1050
Marylandborders$78k+$2k6.1/101144
District of Columbiaborders$77k+$1k5.8/1091
West Virginiaborders$74k−$2k5.6/10227
Kentuckyborders$68k−$7k5.8/10545
Tennesseeborders$65k−$10k5.7/10787
North Carolinaborders$64k−$11k5.7/101383

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

Counselor Jobs in Virginia: 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.

Virginia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in virginia. With 434+ open positions, 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 Virginia on this page have an average score of 5.7/10, with 15% 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 virginia include Strategic Therapy Associates, Sentara Health, MPAC Healthcare, Rivermont Schools, and more. Positions span counselor jobs virginia. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in virginia, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (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 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,759+ 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 Virginia.

How much do counselors earn in Virginia?

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 15% 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 Virginia right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Strategic Therapy Associates, Sentara Health, MPAC Healthcare, Rivermont Schools, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

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

There are currently 434 counselors positions in Virginia 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.