Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2

Georgia Department of Corrections; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Corrections seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor 2 to support inmate mental health services at Ware State Prison. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field and relevant experience. Entry salary starts at $42,434.41 with a max at $56,872.73; state benefits apply.

On-site position one hour North of the GA/FL border. Applicants must complete a State of Georgia paper application; resumes encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field

Job description

Georgia Department of Corrections Careers

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HCP101 Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 00107721 Unclassified 11/01/2026 11/07/2026

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.

Comments: All applicants must come in for a State of Georgia paper application. Resumes are encouraged. Ware State Prison is one hour North of the Georgia/Florida state line. All questions and concerns should be directed to the point of contact