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Barrow County, Georgia

On-Site Mental Health Therapist (1099, Fee-for-Servi

CounselorNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$35-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: On-Site Mental Health Therapist (1099, Fee-for-Service, Full-Time Hours)
  • Compensation: $35–$85 per completed session (paid hourly based on completed sessions with signed notes) Location: Barrow County, Georgia — on-site in partner schools, with some teletherapy Estimated Start Date: August 2026
  • Join Daybreak Health to Transform Student Mental Health

At Daybreak Health, we understand that student success starts with mental health. We partner with over 60 school districts across the U.S. to provide personalized mental health support, helping students reach their full potential.

Our on-site program in Barrow County offers high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of each student in the district we serve.

We are driven by our mission to ensure every young person has the foundation for both personal wellbeing and educational success. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team of dedicated therapists.

Why You'll Thrive at Daybreak Health

Competitive Fee-for-Service Pay: Earn $35–$85 per completed session with signed notes, on a 1099 basis, giving you control over your caseload and earnings.

  • Client Matchmaking: 90% of the students we work with say we matched them to the right clinician.
  • Professional Development: Advance your career with continuing education and supervisor mentorship.
  • Supportive Environment: Focus on your clients while we handle all administrative tasks, including billing and credentialing.
  • Innovative Technology: Access the latest therapy tools to enhance your practice and make paperwork easier.

Community and Culture: Join a supportive therapist community committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

About the Role

As an On-Site Mental Health Therapist, you will provide services to students in our partner school district, working full-time hours on-site during school hours, with some teletherapy sessions. Areas of responsibility include:

  • Providing evidence-based care to students who work with Daybreak.
  • Collaborating closely with school counselors and other relevant providers.
  • Building trusted relationships with students and families.
  • Providing psychoeducation and support to parents and caregivers.
  • Participating in case consultations and clinical team discussions.
  • Contributing to the ongoing development of Daybreak Health's clinical programs.

Requirements

Active, fully licensed or associate licensed clinician in Georgia (LPC, APC, LCSW, or LMFT). Note: we are unable to hire candidates holding an AMFT, ACSW, or LMSW at this time.

  • Experience delivering care to school-aged children.
  • Strong technological skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work full-time hours on-site during school hours (Mon–Fri, within the school day).

Preferred Qualifications

Fluency in additional languages (e. g., Spanish).

  • Experience with CBT, DBT, or similar modalities.
  • Previous work in a school setting or with youth.
  • Active NPI number and CAQH.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young lives? Join our team of mission-driven providers and experience the power of purpose-driven work at Daybreak Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity: At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities, such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.

Pay Range

$35—$85 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based mental health therapy to students within partner school districts while collaborating with school counselors and families. Participate in clinical team discussions and contribute to the development of the organization's clinical programs.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case consultationClinical documentationSchool-based therapyCrisis intervention

Counselor Career Context

Daybreak Health holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 87/100, 16 active listings.

In Georgia, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$74k (87 salary observations; 481 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (4,976 salary observations; 21,563 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 28% have no call, 75% 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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About Daybreak Health

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Benefits & Perks

Fee-for-service pay
Client matchmaking
Professional development
Supportive environment
Innovative technology
Community and culture