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Family Ties
Atlanta, Georgia

Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Mental Health Therapist / Social Worker

Make a Real Impact in Your Community

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families? We’re looking for a dedicated Mental Health Therapist / Social Worker to provide in-home therapeutic counseling that fosters healing and positive change. Join a supportive team where your expertise and compassion can truly transform lives.

Why Join Us?

  • Meaningful Work – Help children, adolescents, and families overcome challenges and build resilience.
  • Supportive Environment – Work within a team that values professional growth and collaboration.
  • Flexible Schedule – Enjoy a role that accommodates your work-life balance, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Growth Opportunities – Access ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Therapist, You Will

  • Provide in-home clinical treatment to children, adolescents, and families.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that drive real change.
  • Actively engage clients and caregivers in treatment, addressing barriers to success.
  • Collaborate with schools, DFCS, medical providers, and other resources to support clients.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts.
  • Participate in ongoing training and supervision to stay current with best practices.

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Associate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia.
  • Two years of experience in community- or home-based mental health counseling.
  • Training in evidence-based treatment models and a commitment to cultural sensitivity.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
  • Flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to use your skills to empower individuals and strengthen families, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Family Ties is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide in-home clinical treatment to children, adolescents, and families while developing and implementing personalized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with schools, medical providers, and other community resources to support client success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess at least two years of experience in community- or home-based mental health counseling. Professional licensure or associate licensure in Georgia is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionRelationship buildingEvidence-based practice

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 33 employers

10
<$85k
11
$85k-105k
7
$105k-125k
8
$125k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
36%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Social Worker

California Hospital Medical Center · Los Angeles, California

$51.97-$71.57/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Bilingual)Contract

Adelphi Staffing · White Plains, New York

$70/hr
#3

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,470 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 Family Ties

Mental Health Care
Atlanta , Georgia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Ongoing Training
Professional Development