Pays $19-$24/hr — $40k below the Counselor market median of ~$90k (130 jobs)
About the Role
Flexible schedule, full or part-time. Community-based mental health counseling. $19-$24/hr. Lynchburg, VA.
Join Dominion Care as a Community Based Counselor – QMHP, Flexible Schedule in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $19 - $24/hr.
- Signing bonus: $1,000.
- $1,000 Retention Bonus
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Millage Reimbursement
- Dental & Vision
- Medical Insurance
- PTO
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Dominion Care in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor provides community-based mental health services, including intensive in-home support, crisis response, and skill-building interventions. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care with community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a human services field and be registered as a QMHP or QMHP-T with the Board of Counseling. At least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses and a clean driving record are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 14% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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