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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.

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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.

J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center logo

Licensed Professional Counselor

J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center

Unison Behavioral Health logo

Therapist Asso.-Fully Licensed - Brantley BH

Unison Behavioral Health

Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Lead Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Full Time

Northeast Georgia Health System

Centerstone logo

Therapist, Licensed

Centerstone

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna logo

Program Therapist (Inpatient)

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna

CounselorSmyrna, GA
47k-$55k
1w ago
Piedmont Healthcare logo

Mental Health Therapist, PRN, Weekends Mostly

Piedmont Healthcare

UHS logo

LEAD THERAPIST (LICENSED)

UHS

Georgia Families in Transition logo

Therapist for Newton/Rockdale County

Georgia Families in Transition

CounselorCovington, GA
30-$50 per hour
3w ago
UHS logo

Yoga Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS

UHS logo

Music Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS

THOMAS EYE GROUP logo

Surgical Counselor

THOMAS EYE GROUP

NANA Healthcare Management logo

Group Therapist (Residential Behavioral Health)

NANA Healthcare Management

CounselorSaint Marys, GA
55k - $70k
4w ago
Piedmont Healthcare logo

Lymphedema Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare

BluePearl Vet logo

Veterinary Rehab Therapist.

BluePearl Vet

UHS logo

Music Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS

UHS logo

Art Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS

UHS logo

Yoga Therapist - Behavioral Health

UHS

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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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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 $47K to $104K, 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 3/10. 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 UHS, Piedmont Healthcare, J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center, Unison Behavioral 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 $47K to $104K per year, with a median near $62K. 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 UHS, Piedmont Healthcare, J.C. Lewis Primary Healthcare Center, Unison Behavioral 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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