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Atlanta, Georgia

Clinical Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a Full-Time Tuesday- Saturday or Sunday- Thursday Counselor!

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and their families.

Job Responsibilities

Provides clinical services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention services, primary process groups, psychoeducation presentations and experiential learning groups for clients and families.

  • Provides oversight of residential facilities.
  • Provides clinical consultation for clients and their families, and referents upon request.
  • Provides psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and clinical discharge summaries.
  • Works closely with clinical case manager and family therapist to provide comprehensive client care.

Master's or Ph.D. in counseling, social work, psychology or other counseling-related field required.

  • LPC, LCSW or LMFT and clinical qualifications or intern status licensure required.
  • Three (3) years' experience in social work or related field.
  • Experience working with addictions and/or mental health.

Experience using a variety of interventions including DBT, CBT, Family Systems,

Ability to demonstrate understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction, mental illness and related issues.

Knowledge of philosophies, practices, policies and outcomes of models of treatment, recovery, relapse prevention and continuing care for dually diagnosed populations.

Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and the ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.

Ability to demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting.

  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Expressive or training in Therapies preferred.

CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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Key Responsibilities

The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, along with crisis intervention and psychoeducation services. They are also responsible for clinical documentation, treatment planning, and providing oversight of residential facilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Ph.D. in a counseling-related field and possess a valid LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license. A minimum of three years of experience in social work or a related field, specifically with addictions and mental health, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyAddiction counselingMental health counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,853 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 20% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
62%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,853 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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Benefits & Perks

401(k) plan
Paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage