Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2

Georgia Department of Corrections; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 for an unclassified, on-site role in Georgia. The candidate will provide behavioral health counseling services in a corrections setting, leveraging a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience to support inmate rehabilitation and mental health initiatives.

Entry salary begins at $42,434.41 with a maximum pay grade of $56,872.73, reflecting Georgia state pay scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 level or position equivalent.

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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HCP101 Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 00117443 Unclassified 11/09/2026 11/22/2026

Jobcode:

Jobcode: HCP101

Jobtitle:

Jobtitle: Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2

Job Category:

Job Category: Counseling

Entry Salary:

Entry Salary: $42,434.41

Pay Grade Max:

Pay Grade Max: $56,872.73

Minimum
Qualification:

Minimum
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from
an accredited college or university and two (2) years of jobrelated
experience; or one (1) year of experience at the
lower level Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 (HCP100) or
position equivalent.

Preferred
Qualification:

Note:

Note: Some positions may require certification or licensure.