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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.

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.

Newport Healthcare logo

Primary Therapist (Licensed or Non-Licensed)

Newport Healthcare

Work-life

7.2/10

SOL Mental Health logo

Associate Therapist

SOL Mental Health

CounselorArlington, VA
60k - $75k
3w ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Sentara Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist Licensed - PERS

Sentara HealthGreat Workplace

Top 10%

in Psychiatry (Counseling)

Civitas Health Services logo

Family Therapist - FFT Services

Civitas Health Services

CounselorVirginia
50k-$74k
3w ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Bright View logo

Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

Bright View

CounselorPortsmouth, VA
52k - $58k
3w ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Benevolent Family Services logo

Outpatient Therapist

Benevolent Family Services

Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3966)

ncg CARE

CounselorMartinsville, VA
52k - $73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

National Counseling Group (NCG) logo

Outpatient Therapist (3966)

National Counseling Group (NCG)

CounselorMartinsville, VA
52k - $73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Leidos logo

Military and Family Life Counselor - Virginia

Leidos

CounselorHampton, VA
59k - $107k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

National Counseling Group (NCG) logo

Outpatient Therapist (3928)

National Counseling Group (NCG)

CounselorNorfolk, VA
52k-$73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3928)

ncg CARE

CounselorNorfolk, VA
52k-$73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

National Counseling Group (NCG) logo

Outpatient Therapist (3926)

National Counseling Group (NCG)

CounselorNewport News, VA
52k-$73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Realign Your Mind Counseling Services logo

Resident in Counseling / Licensed Professional Counselor

Realign Your Mind Counseling Services

CounselorVirginia
40 - $60 per hour
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3883)

ncg CARE

CounselorPainter, VA
52k-$73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3861)

ncg CARE

CounselorLynchburg, VA
52k - $73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

National Counseling Group (NCG) logo

Outpatient Therapist (3861)

National Counseling Group (NCG)

CounselorLynchburg, VA
52k - $73k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Valley Health logo

Therapist, Outpatient Behavioral Health - Full Time

Valley Health

Work-life

7.2/10

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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.

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

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Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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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 $44K to $125K, 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 7.2/10. 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 ncg CARE, National Counseling Group (NCG), Newport Healthcare, SOL Mental 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 $44K to $125K per year, with a median near $52K. 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 ncg CARE, National Counseling Group (NCG), Newport Healthcare, SOL Mental 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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