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.
CALIFORNIA - LICENSED CLINICAL THERAPIST - LCSW/LPCC/LMFT – Evening IOP Virtual Group Therapist, comfortable working with Addictions issues.
UHS
in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor
Clinical Counselor 12mo - Counseling and Mental Health Services
San Francisco State University
6.7/10
Mental Health Therapist (AMFT / ASW / APCC) Clinical Excellence & Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy | Sherman Oaks Hybrid
Zeeva Care
6.7/10
6.7/10
6.7/10
Psychotherapist, Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)
Palo Alto Mind Body
6.4/10
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Mental Health Therapist, 1099 - California, San Diego Area
Negotiation brief with every application
Your counter number + word-for-word script
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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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.
Counselor roles in California advertise $5k above the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $113k.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $82k | — | 6.2/10 | 2444 |
| Mississippi#1 | $113k | +$31k | 6.0/10 | 139 |
| Alaska#2 | $108k | +$25k | 6.2/10 | 99 |
| Louisiana#3 | $107k | +$25k | 5.9/10 | 218 |
| Delaware#4 | $100k | +$18k | 7.2/10 | 159 |
| Nevadaborders | $93k | +$10k | 5.9/10 | 131 |
| Oregonborders | $78k | −$4k | 6.4/10 | 480 |
| Arizonaborders | $74k | −$8k | 6.4/10 | 952 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
California Remote
Remote counselor positions based in California
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Work from home with flexible hours
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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 $44K 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 6.5/10, 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 Seasoned Recruitment, UHS, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, 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 $104K. This data is derived from 72,411+ 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 $44K to $177K per year, with a median near $83K. 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 Seasoned Recruitment, UHS, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, 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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