Guidance Counselors for hire in San Diego, CA
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Time Management10%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
Master's degree51%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
San Diego Unified School District(RJDCF) Phoenix House of CaliforniaAMERICAN SYSTEMS
Time at current job
Less than a year75%1-2 years13%2-5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026
Guidance Counselor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $80,764 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,186 – $92,936 yearly
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SUD Counselor /Housing Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCase ManagementCAC ICertified Recovery SpecialistFirst Aid CertificationATLS Certification+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementClinical Admissions Coordinator
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationLife Insurance LicenseTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSchool Counseling Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementSUD Counselor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCADCCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSubstance Abuse Counseling Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipPerson-Centered TherapyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementSchool Counselor & Hebrew Teacher
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Temporary Teaching CertificateTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationDriver's LicenseEducator License with Stipulations+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementEnglishHebrewSchool Counselor
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDFirst Aid CertificationAMFTMarriage & Family Therapy Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNutritionPersonal TrainingClinical Social Work Intern
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSubstance Abuse Counseling CertificationBLSSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPerson-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingConflict Management
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What's the average time to fill a guidance counselor role?
The average time to fill a guidance counselor role is 23 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guidance counselors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guidance counselor include: time management, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guidance counselors?
Common licenses or certifications for guidance counselors include: First Aid Certification, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guidance counselors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guidance counselors include: SUD counselor, school counselor and clinical admissions coordinator.
What level of education is common for a guidance counselor?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a guidance counselor in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guidance counselor?
Most guidance counselors have 27 years of professional experience.
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