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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.

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA logo

GA - Therapist - Licensed

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA

Work-life

7.2/10

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA logo

GA - Therapist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA

Work-life

7.2/10

Middle Flint Community Service Board logo

APEX Counselor, FT - Sumter County, GA

Middle Flint Community Service Board

Work-life

7.2/10

Centerstone logo

Therapist - TN CVN Licensed

Centerstone

CounselorHinesville, GA
84k-$87k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

River Edge Behavioral Health logo

D107 - C&A MH Crisis - Clinical Therapist

River Edge Behavioral Health

CounselorMacon, GA
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

Leidos logo

Military and Family Life Counselor - Georgia

Leidos

CounselorAugusta, GA
59k - $107k
30+ days ago
Work-life

7.2/10

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS logo

Therapist - Qualified Residential Treatment Program

MURPHY-HARPST CHILDRENS CENTERS

Work-life

7.2/10

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1 logo

Senior Performance Therapist

UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1

Work-life

7.2/10

Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Occupation Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System

Work-life

7.2/10

Preventive Measures logo

Clinical Therapist-Child and Adolescent

Preventive Measures

Work-life

7.2/10

Shepherd Center logo

Independently Licensed Master Level Therapist - SHARE Military Initiative

Shepherd Center

Work-life

7.2/10

Samba Recovery logo

Master Level Therapist

Samba Recovery

Work-life

7.2/10

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA logo

Georgia Therapist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA

Work-life

7.2/10

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA logo

Georgia Therapist-Licensed

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA

Work-life

7.2/10

Samba Recovery logo

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Master’s Level Therapist

Samba Recovery

Work-life

7.2/10

CHRIS 180 logo

SBMH Bilingual Therapist

CHRIS 180

Work-life

7.2/10

CHRIS 180 logo

Licensed Therapist

CHRIS 180

Work-life

7.2/10

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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.

Median advertised
$67k
Pay rank
#43 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #29
Open listings
222

Counselor roles in Georgia advertise $10k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Georgia compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs GAWLBListings
Georgia (this page)$67k6.1/10222
District of Columbia#1$114k+$47k7.1/1014
Maine#2$101k+$34k7.3/1016
South Carolinaborders$78k+$11k6.2/1085
Tennesseeborders$70k+$3k6.6/10156
Floridaborders$68k+$0k6.0/10433
North Carolinaborders$66k−$2k6.2/10317
Alabamaborders$64k−$4k6.1/1085

“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

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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 $40K to $270K, 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 7.2/10. 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 HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, Samba Recovery, CHRIS 180, Middle Flint Community Service Board, 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 $40K to $270K per year, with a median near $59K. 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. 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 HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, Samba Recovery, CHRIS 180, Middle Flint Community Service Board, 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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