Associate Counselor / Therapist
Listed compensation
$48k-$65k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Summary
High Focus Centers in Marietta is a premier provider of outpatient treatment programs for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We are seeking a Licensed Counselor to join our team of healthcare professionals. This role involves creating individualized treatment plans to meet each client’s goals.
- Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Pay: $48,000 - $65,000 based on education, experience, and licensure.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs of clients and family members.
- Consult regularly with the treatment team to develop and monitor treatment goals.
- Facilitate clinical services including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and maintain contact with referral sources/outpatient providers.
- Maintain clinical records with appropriate documentation of services and client engagement.
- Provide documentation and support for utilization review and participate in the UR process.
- Participate in aftercare plan development and outcome data collection.
- Contribute to program-specific curriculum development, literature review, and training.
- Participate in on-call rotation as directed by the supervisor.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, including crisis intervention.
- Complete all required training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
- Licensure in the state of Georgia: (LAPC) Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, (LMSW/LCSW) Licensed Master's in Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor.
- Preferred experience in mental health, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use domains.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to Know More?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or chemical dependency from an accredited college. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid Georgia state license such as LAPC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Counselor / Therapist at Pyramid Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Pyramid Healthcare ranks #14 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $48k–$65k | Mental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)291 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Georgia | 192 active | 7,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia counselor listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment322 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,422 in the last 30 days | 1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Pyramid Healthcare | #14 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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