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How much do virtual counseling practicum jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual counseling practicum in the United States is $60,597.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $66,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual counseling practicum?

A Virtual Counseling Practicum is a supervised, practical training experience for counseling students or interns that takes place online. It allows participants to apply counseling theories and techniques with real clients via video conferencing platforms, while receiving guidance and feedback from licensed professionals. This practicum helps students develop essential counseling skills, ethical understanding, and professional competence in a virtual environment. It often fulfills academic requirements for counseling degree programs and prepares trainees for telehealth practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual counseling practicum student, and why are they important?

To excel in a Virtual Counseling Practicum, you need foundational counseling knowledge, active enrollment in a counseling program, and completion of prerequisite coursework. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure video conferencing tools, and documentation systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, adaptability, and ethical judgment help build client rapport and navigate remote counseling challenges. These competencies are vital for delivering effective support, maintaining client confidentiality, and gaining practical experience in a virtual setting.

What types of supervision and feedback can I expect during a virtual counseling practicum?

During a Virtual Counseling Practicum, you can expect to receive regular supervision from licensed counselors or faculty supervisors, often through video calls or secure online platforms. Supervision typically includes reviewing recorded sessions, discussing client cases, and receiving constructive feedback to enhance your counseling skills. Many programs also encourage peer discussions and reflective journaling as part of the learning process. This supportive structure helps you develop professional competencies and prepares you for independent practice while adapting to unique challenges of remote counseling.

What is the difference between Virtual Counseling Practicum vs Virtual Counseling Intern?

AspectVirtual Counseling PracticumVirtual Counseling Intern
Required CredentialsTypically graduate student in counseling or related field, supervised clinical hoursUsually graduate student or recent graduate, under supervision
Work EnvironmentRemote or hybrid, supervised clinical settingRemote, supervised clinical setting
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, clinics, mental health organizationsEducational institutions, mental health agencies

The Virtual Counseling Practicum and Virtual Counseling Intern roles both involve supervised clinical experience for students or recent graduates in counseling. The main difference lies in the stage of training: practicum students are typically in the earlier phase of their education, while interns are further along or recent graduates gaining practical experience. Both roles prepare individuals for licensure and involve similar work environments and employer types.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Counseling Practicum job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 45% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 53% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,597 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

AUNY School Counseling Field PLacement Coordinator

Alfred, NY • On-site

Alfred University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Re-posted 27 days ago

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Job description

The AUNY Division of the School of Graduate & Continuing Studies at Alfred University is delighted to announce a search for a School Counseling Field Placement Coordinator for our New York City metro area-based school counseling programs (MSEd / CAS). The AUNY counseling programs offer courses on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) with a focus on training adult learners. This is primarily a remote position with some in-person work responsibilities.
Rate: $26.93-$28.48, 20 hours/week
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The AUNY School Counseling Field Placement Coordinator is a 12-month, part-time (20 hrs. / week) position that will assist the Dean's Office in the oversight of the field experiences of the AUNY school counseling graduate program in the NYC metro area. This position focuses on the required practicum and internship experiences for master's degree and advanced certificate students.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Overseeing school counseling field experiences and ensuring compliance with certification regulations. Review and approval of all school counseling field placement agreements.
  • Supervision of practicum and internship seminar instructors.
  • Assigning students to practicum and internship seminars.
  • Conducting orientation programming for field experiences and exit programming for graduates.
  • Assisting students in identifying appropriate practicum and internship placements.
  • Tracking practicum and internship hours via coordination with the internship seminar instructors and reporting progress to the Dean's Office.
  • Making regular phone and email contacts with field supervisors.
  • Developing new school counseling practicum and internship sites that will meet program training needs.
  • Conducting visits (virtual &/or in-person) of school counseling internship sites to determine compliance with State Education regulations.
  • Overseeing the school counseling field experience seminar during the summer semester (July/August). Assisting the Dean's Office with the administration of child abuse, DASA, and SAVE trainings.
  • Certifying completion of field experiences as part of the degree conferral process.
  • Attending all AUNY counseling program faculty meetings (virtual & in-person).
  • Assisting with the AUNY Commencement Ceremony.
  • This position is primarily a remote position, however occasional travel to program extension sites in the NYC metropolitan area (Brooklyn, Oceanside, & Westchester) and field placement sites is required.
Requirements:
  • A master's degree in counseling, or equivalent, and current certification as a school counselor.
  • Five or more years of experience as a certified school counselor.
  • Excellent trouble shooting and conflict resolutions skills, as well as the capacity to work independently and be self-directed are essential to this position.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office and capable of learning and managing specialty software used for field experience documentation and NYS certification agencies.
  • Must be comfortable with extensive online interactions with students, faculty, administrative offices, and other stakeholders.
  • Must be comfortable with travel throughout the five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, and the lower Hudson Valley when necessary.
  • Primary work responsibilities will be during the week (Monday-Friday) to interface with site supervisors and university personnel Because students attend class on Saturdays and Sundays, periodic weekend obligations are required ccasional evenings for meetings and orientations.
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Al Mancuso ([email protected]).
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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