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Remote Counselor Jobs in California

Remote Counselor Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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215+ Remote Counselor Jobs in California Available Now

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These 156 roles pay ~$111k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution156 jobs · 72 employers

50
<$90k
39
$90k-120k
48
$120k-150k
9
$150k-180k
10
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution156 jobs · 72 employers

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1-2
5
3-4
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5-6
84
7-8
38
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Counseling and Research Associates logo

Clinical Therapist - Lancaster

Counseling and Research AssociatesLancaster, CA

Counselor
$75,000-$105,000
10h ago
Hybrid
New
Counseling and Research Associates logo

Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake - Lancaster

Counseling and Research AssociatesLancaster, CA

Counselor
$75,000-$105,000
10h ago
Hybrid
Ascend Healthcare logo

Independent Mental Health Therapist- California, (Remote)

Ascend HealthcareEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$95,000-$105,000
2d ago
Ascend Healthcare logo

Bilingual Independent Mental Health Therapist -California, (Remote)

Ascend HealthcareEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$100,000-$110,000
2d ago
Silver Lake Psychology logo

Associate Mental Health Therapist | ACSW, AMFT, APCC

Silver Lake PsychologySan Diego, CA

Counselor
$31-$36 per hour
3d ago
Hybrid
Counseling and Research Associates logo

Clinical Therapist - Centralized Intake - Carson

Counseling and Research AssociatesCarson, CA

Counselor
$75,000-$105,000
6d ago
Hybrid
Gotham Enterprises logo

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$115,000-$120,000
1w ago
New U Therapy Center & Family Services logo

Associate Therapist

New U Therapy Center & Family ServicesTorrance, CA

Counselor
$40-$44 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid
New U Therapy Center & Family Services logo

Associate Therapist

New U Therapy Center & Family ServicesValencia, CA

Counselor
$40-$44 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid
New U Therapy Center & Family Services logo

Associate Therapist

New U Therapy Center & Family ServicesWestlake Village, CA

Counselor
$40-$44 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid
Headlight logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - California Licensed

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$70-$90 per hour
1w ago
Headlight logo

Licensed Clinical Therapist - California Licensed

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$90,000-$111,000
1w ago
Headlight logo

Licensed Clinical Therapist - Remote (California Only)

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$90,000-$111,000
1w ago
Headlight logo

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - California

HeadlightEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$90,000-$111,000
1w ago
Neuro Wellness S logo

Associate Therapist

Neuro Wellness SEmployer score · SilverPasadena, CA

Counselor
$35-$40 per hour
1w ago
Hybrid

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How California Compares for Counselor Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$81k
Pay rank
#18 of 51
Work-life balance
5.6/10 · #33
Open listings
3187

Counselor roles in California advertise $5k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $111k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$81k—5.6/103187
Wyoming#1$111k+$30k5.5/1065
Nevadaborders$101k+$20k5.7/10236
Mississippi#3$100k+$19k5.4/10246
Alaska#4$98k+$17k5.1/10186
Delaware#5$94k+$13k6.9/10276
Oregonborders$80k−$1k6.0/10569
Arizonaborders$75k−$6k5.8/101047

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Remote Counselor Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking remote counselor jobs in california. With 215+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 100% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Remote Counselor Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 5.8/10, with 100% 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 remote counselor jobs in california include Headlight, Counseling and Research Associates, New U Therapy Center & Family Services, LifeStance Health, and more. Positions span remote counselor jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for remote counselor jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) 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 $107K, trending up 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 25,113+ 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.

A few things worth knowing

About Remote Counselor jobs in California.

How much do counselors earn in California?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are counselors jobs fully remote?

100% of the counselors roles on this page are remote or hybrid. These include telehealth, chart review, case management, and utilization-review positions you can do from home. Each listing states whether it's fully remote, hybrid, or occasionally on-site.

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 California right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Headlight, Counseling and Research Associates, New U Therapy Center & Family Services, LifeStance Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many remote counselor jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 215 counselors positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.