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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.

Avenues Recovery logo

Substance Use Counselor

Avenues Recovery

Work-life

6.6/10

Bright View logo

Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist

Bright View

Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

First Choice Home Health Services L logo

SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPIST

First Choice Home Health Services L

Work-life

6.6/10

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA logo

Substance Use Disorder Therapist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA

Work-life

6.6/10

UVA Community Health logo

Therapist II

UVA Community Health

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Civitas Health Services logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

Civitas Health Services

Work-life

6.6/10

Central Adult Day Healthcare Services logo

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CSAC

Central Adult Day Healthcare Services

CounselorRichmond, VA
24-$25 per hour
Work-life

6.6/10

Freedom Recovery Centers logo

Therapist

Freedom Recovery Centers

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Saratoga Medical Center logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

Saratoga Medical Center

Work-life

6.6/10

Virginia Information Technologies Agency logo

Cognitive Counselor: (Pocahontas CC) Central Administration #01334

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Crossroads Treatment Centers logo

Substance Abuse Counselor- Suffolk, VA (OTP)

Crossroads Treatment CentersGreat Workplace

Work-life

6.6/10

ALIGN INTEGRATED CARE P logo

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (Supervisees Welcome!)

ALIGN INTEGRATED CARE P

CounselorSandston, VA
22-$27.5 per hour
Work-life

6.6/10

Journey House Behavioral Health RVA logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Journey House Behavioral Health RVA

CounselorHenrico, VA
28-$32 per hour
Work-life

6.6/10

Ortho Virginia logo

Hand Therapist

Ortho VirginiaGreat Workplace

Work-life

6.6/10

Aurora Public Schools logo

26-27 Virginia Court ES :Counselor, Qualified Candidate Under Consideration

Aurora Public SchoolsGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

Virginia Commonwealth University logo

Adjunct Instructor- Counselor Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Work-life

6.6/10

Charlie Health Clinical logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Charlie Health Clinical

Work-life

6.5/10

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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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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 $40K to $105K, 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 Avenues Recovery, Bright View, First Choice Home Health Services L, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, 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 $40K to $105K per year, with a median near $51K. 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 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 Avenues Recovery, Bright View, First Choice Home Health Services L, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, 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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