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Counselor Jobs in Georgia

Counselor Jobs in Georgia with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

313+ positions available

313+ Counselor Jobs in Georgia Available Now

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313 jobs

These 146 roles pay ~$80k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

UHS logo

Intake Counselor -PRN

UHSAtlanta, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UHS logo

INTAKE COUNSELOR (DEGREED)-PRN Weekend 3pm to 11 pm

UHSCollege Park, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UHS logo

PRN Therapist

UHSMoultrie, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UHS logo

THERAPIST (PRN)

UHSAtlanta, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources logo

BHCC CLINICAL - Therapist

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human ResourcesValdosta, GA

Counselor
$44,000-$70,000
30+ days ago
J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center logo

Licensed Professional Counselor

J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare CenterSavannah, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Well Qor logo

Remote Clinical Therapist - Georgia

Well QorEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
$80,000-$100,000
30+ days ago
Georgia Families in Transition logo

Therapist for Gwinnett County

Georgia Families in TransitionDecatur, GA

Counselor
$30-$50 per hour
30+ days ago
Unison Behavioral Health logo

Therapist Asso.-Fully Licensed - Brantley BH

Unison Behavioral HealthNahunta, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Pinnacle Treatment Brand logo

Certified Counselor

Pinnacle Treatment BrandMacon, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Kindbridge Behavioral Health logo

Licensed Therapist (Georgia Licensure)

Kindbridge Behavioral HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Ridgeview Institute Smyrna logo

Program Therapist (Inpatient)

Ridgeview Institute SmyrnaSmyrna, GA

Counselor
$47,000-$55,000
30+ days ago
Emory Healthcare logo

Genetic Counselor II

Emory HealthcareAtlanta, GA

Counselor
$85,900 - $102,100
30+ days ago
Emory Healthcare logo

Genetic Counselor III

Emory HealthcareAtlanta, GA

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
CVS Health logo

Mental Health Therapist

CVS HealthRemote

Counselor
$26.01-$56.14 per hour

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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
$69k
Pay rank
#40 of 51
Work-life balance
5.6/10 · #41
Open listings
881

Counselor roles in Georgia advertise $6k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Georgia compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs GAWLBListings
Georgia (this page)$69k—5.6/10881
Wyoming#1$98k+$28k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$27k5.7/10201
South Carolinaborders$78k+$8k5.8/10369
Alabamaborders$70k+$0k5.6/10417
Floridaborders$66k−$4k5.6/101698
Tennesseeborders$65k−$4k5.7/10786
North Carolinaborders$64k−$5k5.7/101378

“borders” = shares a border with Georgia; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Georgia: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Georgia offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in georgia. With 313+ open positions, 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 4.8/10, with 20% offering remote work. 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, Emory Healthcare, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources, 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, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) 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 $105K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ 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.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Georgia.

How much do counselors earn in Georgia?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 20% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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 UHS, Emory Healthcare, HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources, 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 313 counselors positions in Georgia listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.