Pays $50K - $75KCounselor market median is ~$73k (319 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)

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Westcare
Las Vegas, Nevada

Therapist (50939)

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Counseling role in Las Vegas. $50k-$75k. Full-time. Clinical license required. Make a difference in clients' lives.

Join WESTCARE as a Therapist (50939) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Job DetailsJob Location: Las Vegas - 323 Maryland Pkwy - Las Vegas, NV 89101Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $75,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • Counselors will develop an approved curriculum as the basis for group and individual counseling.
  • Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group and family counseling.
  • Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals.
  • Supervise and direct the activity of direct care staff.

Requirements

  • Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licenses: Current, active clinical license.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $50K - $75K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with WESTCARE in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingPsychotherapyCrisis interventionIndividual service planningPsychosocial assessmentDe-escalationClinical documentationStaff supervisionTreatment planningDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationBehavioral assessmentCase managementMental health evaluationCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist (50939) at WESTCARE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In Nevada, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$106k across 34 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state — Nevada ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 319 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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