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Pyramid Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia

Associate Counselor / Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48k-$65k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 50m ago · Verified live

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

TherapyIndividualized treatment planningClinical documentationCase managementGroup therapyFamily therapyAftercare planning

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.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$48k–$65kMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)291 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$59k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Georgia192 active7,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia counselor listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment322 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Pyramid Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Duncansville, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k≈ 7.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,942/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.