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Meansville, Georgia

Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy | Georgia

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Description/Summary: Heartland Boys Academy Georgia is a Christian boarding school for at-risk teen boys ages 12-17, is looking for a Masters Level Counselor who is a mature Christian and has a passion for working with struggling teens and their families.

The Counselor will assist students in gaining insight into their problems, define goals, and plan action. The position requires weekly staff meetings, individual counseling, group counseling, and case management services for their students.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to blend their clinical training with their biblical knowledge in an effort to help teens overcome their trauma.

Counselor Requirements

Master's degree (preferred) in Counseling or in a relevant field such as psychology, social work, pastoral counseling, etc.

  • Must understand the practical application of Biblical principles
  • Previous experience working with youth and families is preferred
  • A background check and pastoral or ministerial leader reference is required.
  • Necessary skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
  • Strong time management, critical thinking, and documentation skills
  • Ability to create a comfortable, safe environment for students and parents
  • Understanding of the issues facing teens and applicable intervention strategies

Why Work Here?

Heartland Boys Academy Georgia is nestled away in a stunning, secluded area near Georgia mountains and rivers with access to many outdoor activities. This 36-acre property offers activities that staff participate in with the students like raising rabbits and chickens, archery, canoeing, hammock camping, gardening, and more.

Heartland Boys Academy Georgia desires to bring on staff that adds to their existing positive, high-character culture. There is a focus on professional and personal development for staff with strong accountability. This program uses an integrated approach of trauma-informed care and spiritual growth for both students and staff.

Receive competitive pay and benefits including: health insurance, vacation days, sick days, holiday pay, employee referral bonus, and length of service bonus.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will provide individual and group counseling, manage student cases, and assist students in setting goals and overcoming trauma. They are also responsible for participating in weekly staff meetings and applying biblical principles within the clinical framework.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred. Candidates must be mature Christians with experience working with youth and families, and must pass a background check.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Biblical counseling

Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Counseling market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 366 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounseling median $74k (middle half $55k–$93k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Georgia7 active365 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment292 active listings, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−9.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (366 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor - Heartland Boys Academy | Georgia at Teen Challenge Southeast a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 366 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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$85k-95k
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$95k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 366 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Teen Challenge Southeast

Health and Human Services
COLUMBUS, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Vacation days
Sick days
Holiday pay
Employee referral bonus
Length of service bonus

Living in Meansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Median resident rent
$1,442/mo
Residents’ average commute
41 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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