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
These 292 roles pay ~$85k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - IOP Group Facilitator
Epic Health PartnersRemote
Mental Health Therapist Outpatient
Ellie Mental Health - 128Remote
Military and Family Life Counselor Adult, Child Youth and School
Assignment Readiness Counselor - Short Term or On Demand
Magellan HealthVirginia Beach, VA
Military and Family Life Counselor - Adult, School and Child Youth
Assignment Readiness Counselor - short term and on demand
Magellan HealthVirginia Beach, VA
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC
Central Adult Day Healthcare ServicesRichmond, VA
Outpatient Therapist
Recovery Centers of AmericaMerrifield, VA
Office Based Licensed Outpatient Mental Health Child & Family Therapist (LCSW, LPC)
My SpectrumEmployer score · SilverNorth Chesterfield, VA
Outgoing Outpatient Therapist
Ellie Mental Health - 092Virginia
Outpatient Therapist (3774)
National Counseling Group (NCG)Richmond, VA
Primary Counselor (Tuesday-Saturday)
National Capital Treatment and RecoveryAlexandria, VA
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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.
Counselor pay in Virginia sits level with the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs VA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $76k | — | 5.7/10 | 1180 |
| Wyoming#1 | $98k | +$22k | 6.0/10 | 50 |
| Marylandborders | $78k | +$2k | 6.1/10 | 1144 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $77k | +$1k | 5.8/10 | 91 |
| West Virginiaborders | $74k | −$2k | 5.6/10 | 227 |
| Kentuckyborders | $68k | −$7k | 5.8/10 | 545 |
| Tennesseeborders | $65k | −$10k | 5.7/10 | 787 |
| North Carolinaborders | $64k | −$11k | 5.7/10 | 1383 |
“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 6.6/10, 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 Magellan Health, Ellie Mental Health - 092, ncg CARE, Epic Health Partners, 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 Magellan Health, Ellie Mental Health - 092, ncg CARE, Epic Health Partners, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Virginia
LifeStance Health34 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Virginia Information Technologies Agency19 open roles here · WLB 54/100Inova15 open roles here · WLB 54/100
SOL Mental Health14 open roles here · WLB 93/100
ncg CARE13 open roles here · WLB 68/100Thriveworks13 open roles here · WLB 98/100
UHS13 open roles here · WLB 53/100
- Magellan Health11 open roles here · WLB 68/100