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.
323+ positions available
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.
Substance Abuse Counselor (A.C.T.)
Estelle's Professional Community Services
6.6/10
Substance Abuse Counselor - Danville, VA (OBOT)
Crossroads Treatment CentersGreat Workplace
6.6/10
Behavioral Health Therapist 1 Adolescent Mental Health Programs
Inova
6.4/10
Licensed Therapist - Partners In Recovery
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board
6.4/10
6.4/10
Behavioral Health Therapist 2 Adolescent Mental Health Programs
Inova
6.4/10
Cognitive Counselor: Lunenburg Correctional Center #00465
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
6.4/10
Behavioral Health Therapist 2 Life With Cancer
Inova Health System
6.4/10
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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 roles in Virginia advertise $4k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs VA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $82k | — | 6.0/10 | 247 |
| District of Columbiaborders | $114k | +$33k | 7.1/10 | 14 |
| Maine#2 | $101k | +$20k | 7.3/10 | 16 |
| Marylandborders | $79k | −$3k | 6.6/10 | 310 |
| West Virginiaborders | $77k | −$4k | 5.6/10 | 44 |
| Tennesseeborders | $70k | −$12k | 6.6/10 | 156 |
| Kentuckyborders | $69k | −$13k | 5.9/10 | 136 |
| North Carolinaborders | $66k | −$16k | 6.2/10 | 317 |
“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
Updated Daily
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 $48K to $151K, 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 6.4/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 90% with no weekends, 5% 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 PsychoGeriatric Services, Inova, Estelle's Professional Community Services, Acadia, 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 $48K to $151K per year, with a median near $68K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 90% with no weekends. 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 PsychoGeriatric Services, Inova, Estelle's Professional Community Services, Acadia, 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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