Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Georgia
Behavioral health manager jobs in Georgia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital behavioral health units, substance use disorder programs, and state-funded social services agencies, with openings at every level from emerging clinical supervisors through senior program directors. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by large employers such as Wellstar Health System, Grady Health System, and ViewPoint Health. Case management oversight, crisis services leadership, and integrated care coordination are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. CPS provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. Assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). May work in a clinic, peer program, or community setting.High school diploma or GED is required
Current certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is required
Two years of experience with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or addictive disease is required
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card is required
CARES and WRAP certifications is preferred
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.
1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.
Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.
Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.
Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.
Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
The Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) works with people who experience serious mental illness and acts as a role model of recovery. CPS provides group and/or individual training and counseling, as well as service coordination, support for community linkage, and advocacy support to meet individual needs. Assists with completion of Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). May work in a clinic, peer program, or community setting.High school diploma or GED is required
Current certification as Peer Specialist (CPS) through the Georgia DBHDD/Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network is required
Two years of experience with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and/or addictive disease is required
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider Card is required
CARES and WRAP certifications is preferred
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.
1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.
Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.
Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.
Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.
Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.
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Behavioral Health Manager Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- View Point Health28
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta8
- ATC Healthcare6
- Piedmont Healthcare5
- Advanced Recovery Systems4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT required by most employers
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Prior clinical supervisory or program management experience in a behavioral health setting
- Knowledge of Georgia DBHDD regulations and state-funded behavioral health compliance standards
- Experience with behavioral health documentation systems and outcome measurement tools
- Familiarity with Medicaid billing, managed care contracts, and value-based care models in Georgia
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health manager in Georgia?
Most behavioral health manager roles in Georgia require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field plus a Georgia-issued clinical license such as the LCSW, LPC, or LMFT, obtained through the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. Employers also expect documented clinical supervisory experience before moving into management, and many require familiarity with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities program standards.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring behavioral health managers in Georgia right now include View Point Health, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and ATC Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's mix of large hospital systems, state-contracted community service boards, and private behavioral health networks means consistent hiring across a range of organization types and funding structures.
Which Georgia cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?
Atlanta, Lawrenceville, and Macon have the most behavioral health manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to its concentration of major hospital systems, community service boards, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations, while Savannah and Augusta generate steady demand through regional medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and state-funded outpatient programs serving their surrounding counties.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited. About 9% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the largely supervisory and on-site nature of the role. The functions most likely to allow remote work are administrative oversight, quality assurance review, and compliance reporting, rather than direct program or staff supervision.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a behavioral health manager role from a senior clinician or lead case manager position within a Georgia community service board or hospital behavioral health unit. Organizations such as ViewPoint Health, Pathways Center, and CSB networks across the state regularly hire clinical team leads and program coordinator roles that serve as a direct bridge to management. Completing Georgia's DBHDD-aligned supervision requirements and earning a clinical license early makes a candidate significantly more competitive for that first management opening.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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