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Salary$28,576 - $54,282  
   
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Salary Range
Community Mental Health Center$35,375 - $55,955
South Carolina Department of Mental Health$29,897 - $34,824
Centerstone$29,982 - $46,350
Department of Veteran's AffairsNot enough data
Georgia Department of CorrectionsNot enough data
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Salary Range
Community Mental Health$28,185 - $49,167
Counseling$27,465 - $50,826
Health Care Services$28,772 - $52,185
Education, College/University$28,241 - $51,689
Non-profit Children's Services$27,796 - $47,991

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Key Statistics for Mental Health Counselor Jobs

Gender
Female
75%
female alumni
  
Male
25%
male alumni
Salary:$32,415 - $44,848 $34,197 - $47,765
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
50%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
17%
20 years or more
7%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 70% dental benefits Dental: 56%
vision benefits Vision: 38% employee benefits None: 27%

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Mental Health Counselor

Salary Range

$27,367 - $60,949
payscale
Clinical Therapist
$29,718 - $64,816
Case Manager, Social Services
$23,922 - $43,469
Mental Health Case Manager
$23,812 - $45,246
 
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Mental Health Counselor

Salary Range

$27,367 - $60,949
payscale
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$35,480 - $75,834
Social Worker (MSW)
$29,813 - $59,198
Marriage / Family Therapist
$29,663 - $97,709
 

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Mental Health Counselor Job Description

People with the job title Mental Health Counselor typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Counselors, Mental Health
Gather information about patients using interviews, case histories, observations and assessments. Develop treatment, prevention and intervention plans emphasis on prevention. Provide individual, family and group therapy. Manage caseload and documentation.

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Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States
Talking about pay is kinda taboo in my company, so specifics are hard to come by. From what I've been able to understand however is that annual increases are expected and usually given. Based on my experience and observations: * Merit pay increases range from 3% (for those who meet expectations and stay out of trouble) to 4% (For those who show initiative and accept leadership) to 5% (for those who consistently go "above and beyond"). * A co-worker who earned a 5% last year routinely works unre...
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 14 May 2009
Don't relocated to GA
Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), Georgia, United States
I relocated from another state far, far away and the pay I now receive in GA for MHP is nearly 30,000 less a year. The pay is abismal for all social services in the state of GA.
Posted in Fair Pay on 5 Jan 2009
Illness
Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), New Jersey, United States
I developed a serious health condition and was told "ONE MORE INCIDENT AND YOU'RE OUT". Instead of letting this happen I calmly explained the situation and asked to resign which was accepted. I am sorry it had to happen but it was fair. Fortunatly, I did not need the job but would have preferred a more positive ending.
Posted in I Was Fired on 7 May 2007
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