Pays $32.34-$38.44/hr — Counselor market median is ~$50k (9 jobs)
About the Role
Intensive outpatient addiction counseling. Co-occurring substance use and mental health. $67K-$80K. Loan repayment assistance. Atlanta, GA.
Join Emory Healthcare as a Addiction Counselor – Loan Repayment, Day 1 Benefits in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32.34 - $38.44/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Day 1)
- Family-Focused Benefits
- Wellness Incentives
- Ongoing Mentorship
- Development Programs
- Leadership Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Addiction Counselor provides intensive outpatient group and individual therapy for patients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. This role involves performing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in counseling or social work and possess independent clinical licensure in Georgia (LPC, LCSW, or LMSW). At least two years of experience in a mental health or addiction treatment environment is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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