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191+ Remote Counselor Jobs in California

Counselor positions in California with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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191+ Remote Counselor Jobs in California Available Now

These 158 roles pay ~$111k median with 7.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Heluna Health logo

Substance Abuse Counselor

Heluna HealthGreat Workplace

CounselorRemote
23.00-$28.27 per hour
Top 5%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Two Chairs logo

Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)

Two ChairsTop Employer

CounselorRemote
85 per hour
4d ago
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Jewish Family Service of San Diego logo

Family Therapist, Family and Community Services

Jewish Family Service of San Diego

CounselorSan Diego, CA
31 - $34 per hour
Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services logo

988 Crisis Counselor

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

CounselorRemote
24.00 per hour
Top 25%

in Counseling

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation logo

Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

CounselorRemote
74k-$99k
2w ago
Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

Neighborhood House Of North Richmon logo

DUI & SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Neighborhood House Of North Richmon

CounselorRemote
Top 25%

in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor

ASC Treatment Group logo

Certified Drug & Alcohol Counselor

ASC Treatment Group

CounselorRemote
25-$27 per hour
Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Cedars-Sinai logo

Genetic Counselor II - Guerin Children's - Center for Genomic Medicine - Full-Time, Hybrid

Cedars-SinaiGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Genetic Counseling

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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
$82k
Pay rank
#14 of 51
Work-life balance
6.0/10 · #24
Open listings
2163

Counselor roles in California advertise $7k above the $75k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Louisiana leads at $100k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$82k6.0/102163
Louisiana#1$100k+$19k5.6/10227
Alaska#2$99k+$17k5.5/1098
New Jersey#3$96k+$14k6.2/10559
Nevadaborders$90k+$8k5.8/10128
Maine#5$89k+$7k6.8/1081
Oregonborders$77k−$5k6.3/10464
Arizonaborders$75k−$7k6.1/10732

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

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Remote counselor positions based in California

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Remote Counselor Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking remote counselor jobs in california. With 191+ open positions and salaries ranging from $48K to $177K, 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 7.8/10, 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 LifeStance Health, Neuro Wellness S, Heluna Health, Two Chairs, 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, 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 $105K. This data is derived from 62,334+ 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 California?

Listed counselors in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $48K to $177K per year, with a median near $95K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

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 LifeStance Health, Neuro Wellness S, Heluna Health, Two Chairs, 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 191+ counselors positions in California 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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