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Valley Healthcare System
Columbus, Georgia

Clinical Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k-$72k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Valley Healthcare System, Inc., formerly known as the Community Health Center of South Columbus, has proudly served the Chattahoochee Valley and surrounding areas since 1994. Our patient-centered, team-based model delivers high-quality medical, dental, vision, outreach, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, regardless of a person’s circumstances.

Position Summary

Valley Healthcare System is seeking a dedicated Clinical Therapist to join our behavioral health team. This is a full-time, on-site position that combines outpatient therapy services. The Clinical Therapist will work with a diverse clientele, addressing mental health, behavioral health, and emotional challenges across the lifespan.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy to clients with varying needs.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each client’s goals and needs.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and referrals.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in regular supervision sessions for guidance and professional growth.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.

Clinical licensure (e. g., LMSW, LPC-Intern, or equivalent).

Knowledge of the DSM for accurate assessment and diagnosis.

Familiarity with psychotherapy modalities (e. g., CBT, Person-Centered, Family Systems).

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle, and car insurance.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
  • Compliance & Confidentiality
  • Adhere to HIPAA Privacy & Security policies.
  • Safeguard all PHI, computer access credentials, and patient data per facility protocols.
  • All staff are required to sign and comply with a Pledge of Confidentiality.
  • Violations may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

  • This role involves both administrative and clinical tasks.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work under occasional stress and varied hours.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $57,360.00 - $71,699.00 Yearly
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage and Long-term Disability Coverage
  • No-cost Dental and Vision Services at our Clinics – Additional Dental, Vision, and Short-term Disability Coverage is available for purchase at a reduce cost.
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Competitive salary
  • CME and expense reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off and holidays

Join our mission to take compassionate mental health care accessible to families across the Chattahoochee Valley!

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist will provide individual, group, and family therapy while developing tailored treatment plans for diverse clients. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningDSM knowledgePerson-centered therapyInterpersonal skillsCrisis interventionCase managementHIPAA compliance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Valley Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Columbus, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical coverage
Long-term disability coverage
No-cost dental and vision services at clinics
403(b) retirement plan
CME and expense reimbursement
Generous paid time off and holidays