Pays $62,400 - $93,600/yr — Counselor market median is ~$89k (90 jobs) · Top 25% in Counseling for work-life (7.2/10, vs 12,580 in this profession)
Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC
About the Role
Community mental health LPC in Carson City, NV. $62K-$94K. Full benefits. Make a real difference. Supportive team.
Join Careerplug as a Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC in Carson City, Nevada.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to a diverse client population.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
Requirements
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Nevada.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
- Experience providing direct clinical services in a community health or outpatient setting preferred.
- Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, etc.).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $30 - $45/hour
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Careerplug in Carson City, Nevada.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Nevada's cost-of-living index is 110.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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).
Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 52 active listings.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC at Careerplug a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active 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.
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$78k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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...
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