Trained counselor vs residence counselor

The differences between trained counselors and residence counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a trained counselor has an average salary of $37,061, which is higher than the $34,931 average annual salary of a residence counselor.

The top three skills for a trained counselor include mental health, group therapy and substance abuse. The most important skills for a residence counselor are developmental disabilities, CPR, and community resources.

Trained counselor vs residence counselor overview

	Trained Counselor	Residence Counselor
Yearly salary	$37,061	$34,931
Hourly rate	$17.82	$16.79
Growth rate	10%	36%
Number of jobs	27,923	78,872
Job satisfaction	-	3
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	42	41
Years of experience	-	4

Trained counselor vs residence counselor salary

Trained counselors and residence counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Trained Counselor	Residence Counselor
Average salary	$37,061	$34,931
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $59,000	Between $28,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	-	Phoenix, AZ
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	McLean Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between trained counselor and residence counselor education

There are a few differences between a trained counselor and a residence counselor in terms of educational background:

	Trained Counselor	Residence Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	Duke University	California State University - Long Beach

Trained counselor vs residence counselor demographics

Here are the differences between trained counselors' and residence counselors' demographics:

	Trained Counselor	Residence Counselor
Average age	42	41
Gender ratio	Male, 43.7% Female, 56.3%	Male, 34.5% Female, 65.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	11%	15%

Differences between trained counselor and residence counselor duties and responsibilities

Trained counselor example responsibilities.

Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.
Participate in CPR class learning how to resuscitate people when they are choking or cannot breathe.
Work on the development of a web resource page of events which include community fairs and CPR training.
Develop and run behavior modification programming.
Display a superior talent for collaborating with other counselors and providing newly diagnose children with leadership and encouragement.
Manage the dispute resolution/litigation process; responding to and resolving threaten litigation; responding to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries and investigations.

Residence counselor example responsibilities.

Lead recreational activities for adolescents with ADHD and other behavior disorders.
Provide direct care, behavior management techniques, medication administration and CPR.
Design and supervise day to day activities for patients and construct a social program that provide opportunities for social rehabilitation.
Provide first aid and CPR, and minor medical assistance to residents.
Ensure medication compliance, maintain accurate medication logs, and assist in the development of ADL skills.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and patients' progress in resolving identify problems and moving towards define objectives.

Trained counselor vs residence counselor skills

Common trained counselor skills

Mental Health, 22%
Group Therapy, 13%
Substance Abuse, 6%
Intake Interviews, 5%
CIT, 5%
CPR, 5%

Common residence counselor skills

Developmental Disabilities, 17%
CPR, 12%
Community Resources, 8%
Patients, 6%
Mental Illness, 6%
Medication Administration, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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