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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.

National Counseling Group (NCG) logo

Outpatient Therapist (3774)

National Counseling Group (NCG)

Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3774)

ncg CARE

Work-life

7.2/10

The University of Kansas Health System logo

Expressive Therapist

University of Kansas Health System

Work-life

7.2/10

ncg CARE logo

Outpatient Therapist (3763)

ncg CARE

Work-life

7.2/10

Leidos logo

Marriage and Family Counselor

Leidos

Work-life

7.2/10

Piedmont Community Services logo

Behavioral Health Docket Therapist - 333439

Piedmont Community Services

Work-life

7.2/10

Connections Health Solutions logo

Mental Health Therapist (FT, PT, PRN)

Connections Health Solutions

Work-life

7.2/10

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS logo

Licensed Counselor

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS

Work-life

7.2/10

VCU Health logo

Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician- Child & Adolescent Autism Specialty Care- Hybrid

VCU Health

Work-life

7.2/10

Piedmont Community Services logo

Outpatient & Assessment Therapist #3323-2-#

Piedmont Community Services

Top 25%

in Social Work (Counseling)

Grafton Integrated Health Network logo

Music Therapist

Grafton Integrated Health Network

Work-life

7.2/10

Ellie Mental Health - 179 logo

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 179

Work-life

7.2/10

Arlington Public Schools logo

T26/27 INTERLUDE THERAPIST

Arlington Public Schools

Work-life

7.2/10

Elk Hill Farm logo

Outpatient Therapist

Elk Hill Farm

Work-life

7.2/10

BECAUSE WE CARE II logo

QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

BECAUSE WE CARE II

CounselorNorfolk, VA
23-$28 per hour
Work-life

7.2/10

Confidential Employer logo

Behavioral Health Clinician, Field-Based (License Eligible)

Confidential Employer

Work-life

7.2/10

EMS logo

Community Based Mental Health Counselor Chesterfield

EMS

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

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 $48K to $167K, 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, Piedmont Community Services, EMS, National Counseling Group (NCG), 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 $167K per year, with a median near $57K. 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, Piedmont Community Services, EMS, National Counseling Group (NCG), 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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