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Pyramid Healthcare
Augusta, Georgia

Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Clinician (Weekends)

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$25/hr

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Job Description

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

  • Substance Abuse Counselor – Licensed Clinician
  • Location: Bluff Recovery – Augusta, GA
  • Pay: $23–$25 per hour, based on experience
  • Schedule: Part-Time | Weekends
  • Employment Type: Part-Time (PT)

About Bluff Recovery

Bluff Recovery, a proud member of Pyramid Healthcare, provides high-quality, evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders. We offer a compassionate, collaborative environment dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting recovery and long-term wellness.

Position Summary

Bluff Recovery is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our clinical team in Augusta, GA, in a part-time weekend position. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, clinically skilled professional who is committed to providing quality care and supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey.

This position is ideal for a licensed clinician seeking a part-time opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting clients in a substance use treatment setting.

Licensure Requirement: Candidates must hold an active Georgia clinical license as an LCSW or LCMHC, or an equivalent eligible independent clinical license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assess clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs.

Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and clinical goals.

Provide clinical services, including individual therapy, family therapy, and therapeutic group sessions, as appropriate.

  • Coordinate care with referral sources and outpatient providers to support continuity of treatment.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the Electronic Client Record (ECR) system.
  • Complete documentation required for utilization review and clinical compliance.
  • Assist with aftercare planning and track client progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Conduct Level of Care Assessments as needed.
  • Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for clients.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
  • Participate in required training and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable clinical standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field from an accredited institution.

  • Active Georgia clinical licensure as an LCSW or LCMHC, or an equivalent eligible independent clinical license.
  • Experience in substance use treatment, mental health, or trauma-informed care preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Why Join Bluff Recovery?

At Bluff Recovery, part of Pyramid Healthcare, you will join a mission-driven team committed to compassionate care, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Interested in making a difference on weekends? Apply today to join Bluff Recovery as a part-time Substance Abuse Counselor!

Pyramid CORE Values

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.

We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.

COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • And More!

Want to Know More?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Assess clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs; provide individual, family, and group therapy; and collaborate with the treatment team on individualized care plans. Coordinate referrals and aftercare, maintain clinical and utilization review documentation, conduct level-of-care assessments, monitor outcomes, and respond to crises.

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field, plus an active Georgia LCSW, LCMHC, or equivalent eligible independent clinical license. Substance use, mental health, or trauma-informed care experience is preferred; strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills and a valid driver’s license are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCare CoordinationCrisis ResponseMental Health Care

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 30% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pyramid Healthcare

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement