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How much do psychological counselor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychological counselor in the United States is $19.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a psychological counselor?

A psychological counselor is a trained professional who helps individuals manage and overcome emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues. They use various therapeutic techniques to support clients in understanding their feelings, setting goals, and developing coping strategies. Psychological counselors often work in schools, clinics, private practices, or community organizations, addressing concerns such as stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Their goal is to promote mental well-being and personal growth in their clients.

What are some common challenges psychological counselors face when working with diverse client populations?

Psychological counselors often work with clients from a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, and age backgrounds, which can present unique challenges such as language barriers, differing perspectives on mental health, and varying expectations about therapy. Counselors must be sensitive, adaptable, and committed to ongoing cultural competency training to build trust and provide effective support. Collaborating with other professionals, such as social workers or interpreters, is also common to ensure holistic care tailored to each client's needs.

What is the difference between Psychological Counselor vs Mental Health Counselor?

AspectPsychological CounselorMental Health Counselor
CredentialsMaster's degree in psychology or counseling, licensure requiredMaster's degree in counseling or related field, licensure required
Work EnvironmentClinics, schools, private practice, hospitalsCommunity agencies, clinics, private practice, hospitals
Industry UsageCommonly used in educational and clinical settingsOften used interchangeably with Psychological Counselor, especially in mental health services

Both Psychological Counselors and Mental Health Counselors typically hold similar credentials and work in comparable environments. The main difference lies in terminology preference based on regional or institutional usage. They both provide mental health support, therapy, and counseling services to clients.

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Infographic showing various Psychological Counselor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 36% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 63% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,503 per year, or $20 per hour.

Student Psychological Counselor/Associate Director (HEA) -Counseling Center

Bronx, NY • On-site

The City University of New York
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$77K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


City University of New York rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


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Student Psychological Counselor/Associate Director (HEA) -Counseling Center **POSITION DETAILS** The Student Psychological Counselor/Associate Director serves as a senior member of the Center's professional staff, functioning primarily as a provider of direct clinical services while assisting the Director with clinical and administrative oversight, strategic planning, professional development, and outreach initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director. Evening hours are required. Duties include, but are not limited to: + Providing individual and group psychological counseling services. + Conducting intake assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning. + Managing crisis intervention and risk assessment cases. + Coordinating care, referrals, advocacy, and follow-up services. + Developing and implementing outreach and engagement initiatives. + Delivering presentations and workshops. + Providing consultation to faculty, staff, and campus partners. + Assisting with clinical supervision, staff evaluation, and utilization review processes. + Supporting program planning, assessment, evaluation, strategic initiatives, and reporting. + Assisting with grant writing and efforts related to funding diversification. + Assuming the responsibilities of the Director in their absence. + Performing additional related duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Experience** : A minimum of 6 years of clinical experience in social work, psychology, or mental health counseling. A minimum of three years of experience providing clinical supervision. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and expertise. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and computer skills. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previous experience in a college or university counseling center desirable. **Education:** A Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling **or** a Doctoral degree in Psychology to include Ph.D. and Psy.D. programs is required. Licensure: An active, unrestricted New York State license as a mental health practitioner (LCSW, LMHC Ph.D., Psy. D.) **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Provides student counseling services as a member of a team. - Provides psychological counseling to individuals and groups of students - Performs crisis intervention for emergency situations - Performs intake and assessment for personal counseling services - Consults with instructional and administrative staff regarding student mental health issues; may prepare and present outreach initiatives and workshops - Participates in recommending improvements that will impact the counseling center's effectiveness - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Student Psychological Counselor **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Associate **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary commensurate with education and experience, $77,173-$98,995. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. **HOW TO APPLY** Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). **CLOSING DATE** Review of applications to begin July 10, 2026 and continue until the successful candidate is identified. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 32256 Location: Lehman College Job Type: Full-Time Student Psychological Counselor/Associate Director (HEA) -Counseling Center United States USA New York NY Bronx CUNY

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