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Evidence Based Associates
Marietta, Georgia

Functional Family Therapist

LMFTFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$63k

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Job Description

Functional Family Therapist

We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS to join our Functional Family Therapy team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. If you are inspired to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Position Description

Deliver individualized therapy to families in home, school, and community settings, using a strengths-based, solution-focused approach.

Engage family members in therapy and support their involvement in the treatment process, emphasizing communication, problem-solving, and positive parenting techniques.

Collaborate with schools, community organizations, and other service providers to ensure coordinated care and support for clients.

Provide crisis intervention and support to families dealing with immediate issues or emergencies, while ensuring safety and stability.

  • Be an integral part of a team-orientated environment.
  • Participate in initial and ongoing training, supervision, and team case staffing.

This description outlines the general scope and level of work for this role. It is not intended to include every duty or responsibility that may be required of employees in this position.

Location: Fulton County/Atlanta

Compensation

This role is compensated on a salaried basis, providing consistent earnings aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of the position.

  • Compensation: $51,993.10 - $63,344
  • Placement within the range is based on licensure level, education, and experience.

What You Can Expect

  • Consistent referral volume and established patient base
  • Administrative and scheduling support
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive clinical and operational leadership
  • Opportunities to build your preferred clinical focus areas
  • Streamlined onboarding and credentialing support

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with care teams as needed
  • Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
  • Participate in supervision (if applicable based on licensure level)

Minimum Requirements

Candidates possessing a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with youth and families.

Good communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with individuals and families.

Why Join Us

We are focused on creating a model where clinicians are supported, not overloaded. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your schedule, the support to maintain a steady caseload, and the opportunity to grow within a stable, mission-driven organization.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from our competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

Consumer-driven Health Plan Coverage Provided by Anthem

  • Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
  • Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
  • An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for childcare.
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
  • Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability)
  • Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)
  • Licensure Residency Program for Full-time Clinical Staff
  • Advancement and Career Development Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Empower Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily EngagementCare CoordinationTreatment PlanningYouth and Family SupportCollaborationSafety PlanningRegulatory Compliance

Counselor Career Context

Evidence Based Associates ranks #12 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$63kMental Health Therapy median $85k (middle half $73k–$103k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Georgia191 active8,002 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Counselor listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment327 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Evidence Based Associates#12 of 18 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,926 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Evidence Based Associates

Business Consulting and Services
Washington, District of Columbia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Anthem consumer-driven health plan
HSA or FSA
Two Delta Dental plan options
EyeMed vision plan
Dependent Care FSA
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA (Empower)
Financial planning services

Living in Marietta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$382k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.