Pays $44k-$70k — Counselor market median is ~$72k (323 jobs)
BHCC CLINICAL - Therapist
About the Role
Therapist role in Valdosta, GA. Salary $43,990-$70,000. NHSC loan repayment site. Inpatient mental health.
Join Legacy Behavioral Health Services as a Therapist – Valdosta, GA (Loan Repayment) in Valdosta, Georgia, United States. A National Health Service Corp Certified Site for further information visit https://nhsc. hrsa.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $43,990 - $70,000
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Legacy Behavioral Health Services in Valdosta, Georgia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group counseling in an inpatient setting. They must also participate in treatment team meetings and manage discharge planning for mental health consumers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling and be license-eligible in Georgia. Experience in the social services field is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 14% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k 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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