280+ Counselor Jobs in Georgia
Counselor positions in Georgia with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
280+ positions available
280+ Counselor Jobs in Georgia Available Now
These 157 roles pay ~$89k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO
6.5/10
Licensed Professional Counselor
Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO
6.5/10
Bachelor Level Mental Health Counselor - CADC/CAC (82752)
Centurion Health
6.4/10
6.4/10
Primary Therapist (LPC, APC, LMSW, LCSW)
NANA Healthcare Management
6.4/10
6.4/10
Behavioral and Mental Health Therapist - Outpatient Clinic
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
6.4/10
On-Site Mental Health Therapist (1099, Fee-for-Servi
Daybreak HealthTop Employer
6.4/10
Substance Abuse Counselor - LaGrange, GA (OTP)
Crossroads Treatment CentersGreat Workplace
6.4/10
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Mental Health Therapist, 1099 - Georgia, Atlanta Area
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How Georgia Compares for Counselor Pay
Georgia against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Georgia advertise $10k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.
| State | Median pay | vs GA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (this page) | $67k | — | 6.1/10 | 222 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $114k | +$47k | 7.1/10 | 14 |
| Maine#2 | $101k | +$34k | 7.3/10 | 16 |
| South Carolinaborders | $78k | +$11k | 6.2/10 | 85 |
| Tennesseeborders | $70k | +$3k | 6.6/10 | 156 |
| Floridaborders | $68k | +$0k | 6.0/10 | 433 |
| North Carolinaborders | $66k | −$2k | 6.2/10 | 317 |
| Alabamaborders | $64k | −$4k | 6.1/10 | 85 |
“borders” = shares a border with Georgia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Georgia Jobs
280+ counselor positions in Georgia
Competitive Pay
Earn $50K-$80K with benefits
Updated Daily
New positions added daily
Counselor Jobs in Georgia: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Georgia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in georgia. With 280+ open positions and salaries ranging from $43K to $177K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Georgia on this page have an average score of 6.4/10, with 10% with no on-call requirements, 80% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in georgia include UHS, Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, YOUTH VILLAGES, Centurion Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs georgia. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in georgia, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Georgia?
Listed counselors in Georgia on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $43K to $177K per year, with a median near $56K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Some counselors roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 10% with no on-call and 80% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Georgia right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include UHS, Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO, YOUTH VILLAGES, Centurion Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in georgia are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 280+ counselors positions in Georgia listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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