Counselor

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months

Job summary

Augusta University in Augusta, GA is seeking a Counselor to perform therapy services for research participants during clinical trials in Psychiatry and Health Behavior. Responsibilities include screening participants and facilitating psychedelic dosing sessions, while ensuring participant safety and compliance with research protocols.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in mental health counseling or a related field and must be license-eligible. Experience with PTSD, depression, and crisis management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be license-eligible to provide mental health services independently in Georgia.
• Experience with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and treatment-resistant conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen participants for eligibility and prepare them for treatment.
• Run pre-session and facilitate psychedelic dosing sessions.
• Conduct screening interviews and enter clinical notes.

Skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in mental health counseling or related field

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Location

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation\'s largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG\'s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia\'s and America\'s children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

The Counselor performs therapy services for research participants during clinical trials in Psychiatry and Health Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Screen Participants for Eligibility: Prepare them mentally for the experience; support them during sessions; help integrate the experience afterward; ensure safety and compliance with research protocols.
• Participation Days: Run pre-session prep visits (60-120 min); facilitate or co-facilitate psychedelic dosing sessions (6-8+ hours); monitor emotional response and vital signs (with medical team); stay present the entire session.
• Non-Session (Participant Days): Conduct screening interviews; do integration therapy sessions; enter clinical notes & research data; attend supervision meetings, protocol training, and safety reviews.
• Other: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Master\'s degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, or another similar mental health field. Employee must be license eligible to become fully licensed to provide mental health services and treatment independently, in the state of Georgia.

Preferred Experience

Preferred Qualifications
PTSD (MDMA-assisted therapy); Depression (psilocybin); Anxiety (especially end-of-life); Substance use disorders (alcohol, nicotine); Treatment-resistant depression; Altered states competency; Crisis-management; Ethical and boundary awareness; Regulatory and legal reality.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

• Pay Band: 9
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: 5/28/26 - Until Filled
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits may include health insurance, dental, life, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Full-time employees may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program after more than 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting. Depending on duties, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports may be required for positions that involve driving an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: final candidates must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and transcripts. Foreign-trained candidates may need a credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for maintaining confidentiality and complying with cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Other Information

This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and-family-centered care institution. The university is tobacco-free.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today. Applicants should tailor resumes to the position by highlighting relevant work experience and skills. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university. Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee. If you need further assistance, please contact 706-721-9365