Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Georgia
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Georgia are among the most active in the Southeast, with strong demand from community mental health centers, hospital systems, and private group practices at every level from newly licensed through senior clinician. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring hubs, where employers like Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and ViewPoint Health maintain consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are trauma-informed care, substance use counseling, and child and adolescent therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position: Therapist
Location: Dallas, GA and surrounding areas
Education & Experience Required :
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health direct care or social services field. Experience working with children and adults with severe and persistent mental health disorders in a community and in office mental health setting;
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in the fields of human services, counseling, or psychology AND independent licensure or working towards independent licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, PHD.
Therapist is responsible for all or part of the following duties :
_______Maintain a caseload as assigned
_______Implement individual and family therapy with each client in office
_______Write treatment plans for each assigned individual and family
_______Track each assigned individual authorizations and submit new authorization requests as needed
_______Attend supervision meeting with Clinical Director
_______Conduct new family orientation within 2 days of case assignment
_______Consult with referral agencies and collateral contacts as needed
_______Identify community linkage resources in preparation for discharge
_______Attend treatment related court hearings
_______Submit all billable and non-billable progress notes within 48 hours
_______Attend investigation reviews of serious incidents related to the clients on your caseload as needed
_______Participate in monthly case and chart reviews with the Clinical Director as needed
_______Submit crisis intervention documentation, if any, daily to the Clinical Director
_______Ability to work non-traditional hours
_______Attend agency monthly meetings/trainings
_______Basic computer skills
_______Additional duties as assigned
You will be required to have the following completed:
CPR
CPI
TB test
Essential learning courses through Relias Learning
Background check
If under supervision with a supervisor of record, we will need a copy of the contract and monthly supervision logs (ongoing)
Job Type: Contract'
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Work Remotely
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hiram, GA 30141
Community Based, Office Based and Telehealth Positions available
Position: Therapist
Location: Dallas, GA and surrounding areas
Education & Experience Required :
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in mental health direct care or social services field. Experience working with children and adults with severe and persistent mental health disorders in a community and in office mental health setting;
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in the fields of human services, counseling, or psychology AND independent licensure or working towards independent licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, PHD.
Therapist is responsible for all or part of the following duties :
_______Maintain a caseload as assigned
_______Implement individual and family therapy with each client in office
_______Write treatment plans for each assigned individual and family
_______Track each assigned individual authorizations and submit new authorization requests as needed
_______Attend supervision meeting with Clinical Director
_______Conduct new family orientation within 2 days of case assignment
_______Consult with referral agencies and collateral contacts as needed
_______Identify community linkage resources in preparation for discharge
_______Attend treatment related court hearings
_______Submit all billable and non-billable progress notes within 48 hours
_______Attend investigation reviews of serious incidents related to the clients on your caseload as needed
_______Participate in monthly case and chart reviews with the Clinical Director as needed
_______Submit crisis intervention documentation, if any, daily to the Clinical Director
_______Ability to work non-traditional hours
_______Attend agency monthly meetings/trainings
_______Basic computer skills
_______Additional duties as assigned
You will be required to have the following completed:
CPR
CPI
TB test
Essential learning courses through Relias Learning
Background check
If under supervision with a supervisor of record, we will need a copy of the contract and monthly supervision logs (ongoing)
Job Type: Contract'
'
Work Remotely
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hiram, GA 30141
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license issued by the Georgia Composite Board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation requirements
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused treatment
- Ability to complete required Medicaid and managed care billing and compliance documentation
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Georgia?
Becoming a mental health therapist in Georgia requires completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, then obtaining licensure through the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. Depending on your credential track, you will complete a supervised post-graduate internship before sitting for the national licensure exam and applying for your full LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Georgia?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Georgia right now include Vitae Health Systems, Success Brand, and Daybreak Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and county-funded community service boards consistently post openings for licensed and pre-licensed therapists across the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Atlanta, Tucker, and Monroe have the most mental health therapist openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its concentration of hospital systems, private group practices, and nonprofit mental health agencies, while Savannah and Augusta generate steady demand through their regional medical centers, university health programs, and military-adjacent behavioral health services at Fort Eisenhower.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because teletherapy has become a standard service delivery model in outpatient mental health. About 48% of mental health therapist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely telehealth platforms have been adopted by private practices and group therapy organizations. Individual and group talk therapy sessions are the most commonly delivered services in a fully remote format.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or pre-licensed clinician roles at Georgia's community service boards, which are county-operated agencies that routinely hire post-graduate candidates working toward full LPC or LCSW licensure. ViewPoint Health, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, and similar community service board networks offer supervised hours as part of the position. Completing your ASWB or NCE exam before applying, even without a full license, signals readiness and gives you an edge over candidates who have not yet tested.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and other markets throughout the state. Find roles that fit your license level and specialty and apply directly.
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