Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Georgia
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Georgia are among the most active in the Southeast, with demand concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and outpatient behavioral health practices across every experience level from entry-level associate therapist through clinical director. The heaviest hiring is in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where employers like Grady Health System, WellStar Health System, and Ridgeview Institute maintain consistent behavioral health therapist rosters. Substance use counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent behavioral health are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Lakeview Behavioral Health
Peachtree Corners, GA | Atlanta Metro Area | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead the Future of Behavioral Healthcare
Lakeview Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
In this highly visible role, you’ll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help shape the continued success of the hospital. If you’re passionate about behavioral health, improving patient outcomes, and building high-performing clinical teams, we’d love to connect with you.
About Lakeview Behavioral Health
Located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health and addiction treatment for adults and adolescents. The hospital offers a continuum of care that includes inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and detoxification services, with treatment addressing psychiatric, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
As part of Acadia Healthcare, you’ll have access to broader leadership resources, operational support, and career development opportunities while making a direct impact at the hospital level.
Why Nursing Leaders Choose Lakeview
As Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll have:
- A true seat at the executive leadership table
- Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
- The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
- The autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
- Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
- Opportunities for continued career growth throughout Acadia’s nationwide network
- The opportunity to lead within a hospital providing multiple levels of behavioral health and addiction care in the Atlanta market
The Opportunity
As CNO, you’ll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, including:
- Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
- Developing and mentoring nursing leaders
- Driving employee engagement and retention
- Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
- Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Optimizing staffing and workforce planning
- Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives
- Advancing patient-centered care across the continuum
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Executive-level impact with the opportunity to help shape hospital strategy
- Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
- Leadership development and continued professional growth
- Broad clinical scope across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction services
- Atlanta-area location in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Career growth opportunities throughout the Acadia network
Compensation & Benefits
We recognize the value executive nursing leaders bring and offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:
- Competitive Executive Compensation
- Bonus Opportunity
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Ongoing Leadership Development Opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Active RN License (GA or eligible for reciprocity)
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- 6+ years of nursing experience (10+ years preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader
- Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility
- Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization
Ready to Lead Change?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we invite you to explore this executive leadership opportunity with Lakeview Behavioral Health.
Join a team focused on providing individualized behavioral health and addiction treatment while helping patients build a foundation for lasting recovery.
We’re Committed to Inclusion and Equity
Lakeview Behavioral Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Your Time Matters to Us
We appreciate your interest in Lakeview Behavioral Health and the time you’ve invested in applying. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we thank all applicants for considering us as part of their professional journey.
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) – Lakeview Behavioral Health
Peachtree Corners, GA | Atlanta Metro Area | Relocation Assistance Available
Lead the Future of Behavioral Healthcare
Lakeview Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, strategic nursing leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
In this highly visible role, you’ll partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive exceptional patient care, strengthen nursing culture, develop future leaders, and help shape the continued success of the hospital. If you’re passionate about behavioral health, improving patient outcomes, and building high-performing clinical teams, we’d love to connect with you.
About Lakeview Behavioral Health
Located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health and addiction treatment for adults and adolescents. The hospital offers a continuum of care that includes inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and detoxification services, with treatment addressing psychiatric, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
As part of Acadia Healthcare, you’ll have access to broader leadership resources, operational support, and career development opportunities while making a direct impact at the hospital level.
Why Nursing Leaders Choose Lakeview
As Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll have:
- A true seat at the executive leadership table
- Direct partnership with the CEO, Medical Director, and senior leadership team
- The ability to influence hospital-wide clinical and strategic decisions
- The autonomy to build, mentor, and develop a high-performing nursing organization
- Access to corporate nursing leadership and executive mentorship
- Opportunities for continued career growth throughout Acadia’s nationwide network
- The opportunity to lead within a hospital providing multiple levels of behavioral health and addiction care in the Atlanta market
The Opportunity
As CNO, you’ll oversee the strategic direction and operational performance of nursing services throughout the hospital, including:
- Creating a culture of clinical excellence and accountability
- Developing and mentoring nursing leaders
- Driving employee engagement and retention
- Ensuring regulatory and accreditation readiness
- Leading quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Optimizing staffing and workforce planning
- Partnering with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives
- Advancing patient-centered care across the continuum
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
- Executive-level impact with the opportunity to help shape hospital strategy
- Executive mentorship from experienced corporate nursing leaders
- Leadership development and continued professional growth
- Broad clinical scope across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health and addiction services
- Atlanta-area location in Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Career growth opportunities throughout the Acadia network
Compensation & Benefits
We recognize the value executive nursing leaders bring and offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:
- Competitive Executive Compensation
- Bonus Opportunity
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness & Mental Health Resources
- Ongoing Leadership Development Opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Active RN License (GA or eligible for reciprocity)
- BSN required; MSN preferred
- 6+ years of nursing experience (10+ years preferred)
- 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Current or prior experience as a CNO, Associate CNO, Director of Nursing, or equivalent nursing leader
- Experience leading nursing operations within an inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric facility
- Proven ability to develop teams, improve quality outcomes, and drive employee engagement
- Strong executive presence with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization
Ready to Lead Change?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we invite you to explore this executive leadership opportunity with Lakeview Behavioral Health.
Join a team focused on providing individualized behavioral health and addiction treatment while helping patients build a foundation for lasting recovery.
We’re Committed to Inclusion and Equity
Lakeview Behavioral Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Your Time Matters to Us
We appreciate your interest in Lakeview Behavioral Health and the time you’ve invested in applying. Every application is carefully reviewed, and while only candidates whose qualifications most closely align with our needs may be contacted, we thank all applicants for considering us as part of their professional journey.
#LI-SG1
#LI-onsite
AHCORP
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Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- View Point Health22
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta10
- Northside Hospital6
- NANA Healthcare Management4
- Highland Rivers Behavioral Health4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, or LMFT license or eligibility
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation
- Ability to complete mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- CPR certification and clearance through Georgia's criminal background check process
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Georgia?
Georgia requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, followed by supervised clinical hours and a passing score on a national licensure exam. The Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists oversees licensure for LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs. Most therapists begin with an associate-level license while completing supervised experience hours before applying for full licensure.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Georgia?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Georgia right now include View Point Health, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Northside Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's strong network of community service boards, including Behavioral Health Link and Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, also represents a consistent source of openings across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Atlanta, Lawrenceville, and Augusta have the most behavioral health therapist openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates hiring given its concentration of hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and nonprofit mental health organizations, while Savannah and Augusta draw significant demand from their regional medical centers and VA-affiliated facilities serving large military and veteran populations.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, since telehealth has become a standard delivery model in behavioral health. About 39% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the broader expansion of teletherapy platforms and payer acceptance of virtual sessions. Individual therapy and psychiatric medication management tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an associate-level or intern therapist role while completing supervised hours toward Georgia licensure. Large community service boards like Behavioral Health Link and Advantage Behavioral Health Systems regularly hire provisionally licensed graduates, and hospital systems such as Grady Health System and WellStar offer clinical residency or training tracks for new master's-level clinicians. Case manager and crisis counselor roles at community mental health centers are also strong lateral entry points that build the documented clinical hours Georgia requires for full licensure.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings below to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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