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How much do post masters counseling jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for post masters counseling in the United States is $59,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a post masters counselor?

A Post Masters Counselor is a professional who has completed a master's degree in counseling or a related field and is now gaining supervised clinical experience required for full licensure. These individuals often work under the supervision of a licensed counselor or therapist to provide mental health services, counseling, and support to clients. The post-master's period allows them to develop advanced skills, fulfill state requirements, and prepare for independent practice. They may work in settings such as schools, clinics, hospitals, or private practices. This stage is crucial for building competency and transitioning from student to licensed professional.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a post masters counselor?

To thrive as a Post-Masters Counselor, you need a master's degree in counseling or a related field, state licensure or certification, and a strong grasp of counseling theories and techniques. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, assessment tools, and evidence-based intervention methods is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence help foster trust and effective communication with clients. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering ethical, effective mental health support and ensuring client well-being.

What opportunities for professional development and advancement are available for post masters counseling professionals?

Post Masters Counseling professionals often have access to a range of development opportunities, such as clinical supervision, specialized certifications (e.g., trauma, substance abuse), and workshops on therapeutic modalities. Many organizations also support counselors in working toward state licensure, which can open doors to independent practice or supervisory roles. Advancement may include moving into lead counselor positions, clinical management, or program coordination, depending on experience and interests. Engaging in ongoing education and networking with peers can further enhance career progression in this field.

What is the difference between Post Masters Counseling vs Licensed Professional Counselor?

AspectPost Masters CounselingLicensed Professional Counselor
CredentialsMaster's degree in counseling or related fieldMaster's degree + LPC license
Work EnvironmentInternships, supervised roles, entry-level positionsIndependent practice, clinical settings, private practice
Industry UsageOften a transitional title before licensureFull licensure status for independent counseling

Post Masters Counseling refers to individuals with a master's degree working under supervision, often in preparation for licensure. Licensed Professional Counselors have completed licensure requirements and can practice independently. The main difference lies in licensure status and practice autonomy, with Post Masters Counseling being a stepping stone toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

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Infographic showing various Post Masters Counseling job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,688 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Associate Post Masters Mental Health Fellow, Adult or Child

Alamo, CA • On-site

Kaiser Permanente
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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Job description

Job Summary:

This position is part of the Northern California Mental Health Training Program and follows its regional policies and procedures.  It is designed to provide advanced training and additional clinical supervision to Associate Marriage & Family Therapists, Associate Clinical Social Workers and Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) who have prior experience working in a mental health setting. Position meets the requirements for supervised training of Associate Marriage & Family Therapists, Associate Clinical Social Workers and Associate Professional Clinical Counselors working toward licensure and follows the guidelines as set forth by California Board of Behavioral Sciences.  The Post Masters Fellowship position is based in outpatient Child and Family and/or Adult Psychiatry and/or Chemical Dependency and/or other teams as available. Primary supervision is provided by Licensed Mental Health Professionals.
Position is one year, temporary with benefits.  This position ONLY pertains to the Northern California Mental Health Training Programs.


Essential Responsibilities:
  • Provide psychotherapy to patients and co-facilitate family and/or group therapy. Actively participate in assigned clinical supervision.
  • Weekly minimum of two (2) hours of individual supervision; two (2) hours of didactic training; and two (2) hours of case conference/group supervision.
  • Actively participate in a minimum of thirty-two (32) hours annually of outside community partnership projects.
  • Attend workshops and regional seminars on a regular basis as part of the training. Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, and other staff functions. Facilitate community outreach and community referrals as needed.
  • Maintain confidential patient files/records and information in a timely manner.
  • Comply with regional and local policies and procedures.
  • Comply with the Code of Ethics and state laws pertaining to the delivery of mental health services.
  • Team-specific duties performed by fellows under the direct supervision of mental health licensed professional, including but not limited to the following: Adult Team, Child/Family Team, Chemical Dependency, Behavioral Medicine or others.
  • Adult Team:  Provide assessment and individual and group therapy to adults in a brief therapy model.
  • Child/Family Team: Provide individual, family and/or group counseling to children, adolescents, and families
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) : Provide services to patients needing more intensive treatment for stabilization, in a stepped-down treatment program for patients recently discharged from inpatient psychiatric unit.
  • Bilingual Spanish Therapy: Provide assessment and individual, group therapy to adults in brief therapy model to patients who request clinical services in Spanish.
  • Behavioral Medicine: Provide services to patients whose presenting problem is related to the treatment of a physical problem or psychological issues arising from a medical condition. Provide services to patients who are experiencing emotional or stress-related problems concurrent to receiving treatment for a medical diagnosis or physical symptom.
  • Case Management: Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy services to patients with severe and persistent mental illness with goal of stabilization of symptoms. Facilitate treatment by interacting with psychiatric hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, crisis residential facilities, and other intensive programs.
  • Chronic Pain Management: Provide services to patients who experience chronic pain, including teaching them pain management skills such as pacing, medication management, staying active, relaxation techniques and positive thinking.
  • Eating Disorders: Provide services to adults, children, teens and families who have a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Secondary Functions:

  • Track- Adult or Child or AMRS
  • Hours/Days may vary
  • Primary Address: 2235 Mercury Way, Ste 240,  Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Start date:  January 2027


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Successful completion of pre-masters internships in mental health settings.
  • No applicant who has more than 2000 hours of supervision towards licensure will be accepted into the Training Program in their first training year by program start date.
Education
  • Masters Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university by program start date.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (California) required at hire OR Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (California) required at hire OR Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Registration (California) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
  • Competence in: Mental Status Evaluation; Mandated Reporting; Suicide/ Homicide/ Danger Assessment; Ethics and Confidentiality; the DSM (Psychopathology/Abnormal Psychology); Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy; and Personality and Psychological Development; Domestic Violence; and Chemical Dependency.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing individual, family and/or group psychotherapies.
  • Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Acquisition of a theoretical background in cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal functioning, abnormal psychology, and in the major schools of psychotherapy, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in working with Adult and/or Child and Adolescent, Chemical Dependency, IOP or Bilingual Clinical Therapy populations preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in establishing psychosocial diagnoses and providing standard psychotherapeutic services, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in Clinical Case Management, preferred.
  • Experience and/or training in group therapy, preferred.

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