Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$34/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia is dedicated to providing those we serve with quality innovative behavioral healthcare in a recovery-based environment. CSB of Middle Georgia is recognized as a state leader in comprehensive behavioral healthcare providing integrated cost-effective services.

CSB of Middle Georgia is located in Dublin, Georgia, and the agency currently serves residents of Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties in Georgia; and in our Ogeechee Behavioral Health Division, serving residents of Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, and Screven counties in Georgia.

We value Quality, Professionalism, Person-Centered, Recovery, Teamwork, Improvement, Accountability, Management of Practicing Information, Wellness, and Financial Stability.

LOCATION: Dublin, GA

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia's Child and Adolescent (C&A) program is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our next Therapist.

The therapist will be responsible for providing services related to delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at the designated school locations and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school.

The selected candidate must also possess a strong knowledge of the common diagnosis and treatment for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment. Please note, travel to and from schools is required.

Responsibilities of the Therapist

  • Provide direct mental health services, including intake assessments, individual/family therapy, counseling, and crisis intervention
  • Complete and maintain individualized treatment plans, safety plans, discharge plans, and required clinical assessments
  • Complete required assessments, including CANS/ANSA, C-SSRS, PHQ-9/PHQ-9A, AUDIT, and AMSR, as applicable
  • Provide appropriate referrals, linkages, and case management to support continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor authorizations and ensure services are provided according to the treatment plan
  • Follow up on missed appointments and coordinate follow-up services
  • Communicate with parents/guardians, schools, referral sources, and other providers as appropriate
  • Attend required staff meetings, clinical supervision, trainings, and professional development activities
  • Participate in the collection of student and mental health outcomes, including parent surveys and school data
  • Maintain approximately 65% productivity, with a minimum of 48% overall monthly productivity
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Here Are Some of the Things We Require

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field and active enrollment in a license-eligible master’s program
  • Knowledge of common mental health diagnoses and treatment approaches for school-aged children
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and in a school-based environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Valid Georgia Driver’s License

Here’s What Would Put You Over the Top

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or a related field
  • Active Georgia license to provide mental health services (LPC, LAPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
  • Experience providing mental health services to children and adolescents

Benefits of Working with CSB of Middle GA

As a member of our team, you will enjoy our total rewards package to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options!
  • Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide!
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match!
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans!
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)!
  • Paid Training Time!
  • Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement!
  • & So Much More!

At this time, CSB of Middle Georgia will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Final pay rate will be dependent on a combination of qualifications such as experience and education.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide direct mental health services, including assessments and therapy, to clients at designated school locations. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating care, and supporting school staff with mental health goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and be actively enrolled in a license-eligible master's program. Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses for school-aged children and a valid Georgia driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningSchool-based therapyCollaborationAssessment tools

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 26% 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 ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • No weekends

Living in Dublin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,197/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Service Board of Middle Georgia - PEO

Hospitals and Health Care
Dublin, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
Generous Paid-Time Off Policy with Flexibility Companywide
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Training Time
Opportunities for Career Growth & Advancement