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323+ Counselor Jobs in Virginia

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

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323+ Counselor Jobs in Virginia Available Now

These 191 roles pay ~$78k median with 7.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Lifepoint Health logo

Therapist

Lifepoint Health

Riverside Health System logo

Bereavement Counselor Hospice Hourly

Riverside Health System

Virginia Information Technologies Agency logo

Therapist I - Rec Therapist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Sentara Health logo

Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist

Sentara HealthGreat Workplace

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board logo

Therapist, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Outpatient

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

Ortho Virginia logo

Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist

Ortho VirginiaGreat Workplace

CounselorLynchburg, VA
72k-$107k
30+ days ago
Alleghany Highlands Community Services logo

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor

Alleghany Highlands Community Services

Riverside Health System logo

Therapist - as needed

Riverside Health System

CounselorHampton, VA
28.90 - $39.78 per hour
30+ days ago
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board logo

Mobile Crisis Counselor, Marcus Alert

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board

CounselorHampton, VA
27.77 per hour
30+ days ago
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP logo

PRN Weekend Therapist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUPGreat Workplace

CounselorLocust Grove, VA
33.65-$38.94 per hour
30+ days ago
UHS logo

Expressive Therapist

UHS

Sentara Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed (PERS)

Sentara HealthGreat Workplace

Sentara Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Sentara HealthGreat Workplace

Crossroads Community Services Board logo

EMERGENCY SERVICES THERAPIST

Crossroads Community Services Board

Riverside Health System logo

HVIP Trauma Therapist

Riverside Health System

Inova logo

Behavioral Health Therapist 2 PRN

Inova

UHS logo

Partial Psychiatric Hospitalization Nurse Manager/ Partial Psychiatric Hospitalization Manager (Therapist)

UHS

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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
$82k
Pay rank
#17 of 51
Work-life balance
6.0/10 · #36
Open listings
247

Counselor roles in Virginia advertise $4k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Virginia compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs VAWLBListings
Virginia (this page)$82k6.0/10247
District of Columbiaborders$114k+$33k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$20k7.3/1016
Marylandborders$79k−$3k6.6/10310
West Virginiaborders$77k−$4k5.6/1044
Tennesseeborders$70k−$12k6.6/10156
Kentuckyborders$69k−$13k5.9/10136
North Carolinaborders$66k−$16k6.2/10317

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

Virginia Jobs

323+ counselor positions in Virginia

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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New positions added daily

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

Virginia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in virginia. With 323+ open positions and salaries ranging from $39K to $107K, 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 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 virginia include Riverside Health System, Sentara Health, UHS, Lifepoint Health, 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, 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 $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ 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 Virginia?

Listed counselors in Virginia on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $39K to $107K per year, with a median near $61K. 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 Virginia right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Riverside Health System, Sentara Health, UHS, Lifepoint Health, 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 323+ counselors positions in Virginia 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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