OPEN·PER DIEM·POSTED OCTOBER 1, 2026
Mental Health Counselor I
Oceanside, CA
Hourly pay
$28.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$1,140
Annualized
$59,280
vs. California median
At median
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): $28.50/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Per diem |
| Posted pay range | $28.00–$29.00/hr |
| Posted | October 1, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
Hours: per diem; must be available to work two shifts per month. Shifts may include days (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), evenings (3:30 pm to midnight) and overnights (midnight to 8:00 am) - weekdays and/OR weekends. This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance to perform the essential functions of the job.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
Right at the California median.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) jobs in California pay a median of $28.50/hr, with the middle half between $27.63 and $29.50. This one pays $28.50/hr.
P25
$28
P50
$29
P75
$30
YOU
THIS JOB $28.50/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (LPC) PAY IN CALIFORNIA
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Licensed Mental Health Counselor (PRN/Part-Time) Solara Mental Health | San Diego, CA | $55.00/hr | October 1, 2026 |
| Mental Health Counselor BUCKELEW PROGRAMS | Kentfield, CA | $25.00/hr | September 28, 2026 |
| Mental Health Counselor I - Mobile Assessment, Bilingual | Chula Vista, CA | $28.50/hr | September 22, 2026 |
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