Associate Counselor / Therapist

Pyramid Healthcare Inc; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Healthcare Inc. in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Licensed Counselor to join our High Focus Centers team. The role involves creating individualized treatment plans and delivering clinical services in a supportive, recovery‑oriented environment.

Shift: Monday – Friday 9:00am–5:00pm. Pay ranges from $48,000 to $65,000 based on education, experience, and licensure. Licensure in Georgia required; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, or counseling.
• Licensure in Georgia: LAPC, LMFT, LMSW/LCSW, or LPC.
• Preferred experience in mental health, trauma, eating disorders, and substance use domains.

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.

Skills

Mental health

Trauma-informed care

Substance use disorders

Education

Master’s Degree

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.

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.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.