GA Licensed School-Based Counselor — Virtual Therapy for Teens

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a School Based Counselor to provide virtual therapy to students in grades 5–12 within Georgia school systems. The role emphasizes crisis management, treatment planning, and collaboration with guardians and community agencies to ensure high-quality care.

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and full GA licensure, with at least 2 years of clinical experience. CPI and CPR training are required for inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant human services field; GA licensure required.
• 2 years clinical experience required.
• CPI and CPR training for psychotherapist in inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient care per identified needs.
• Manages clients in crisis using appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
• Writes treatment plans based on diagnosis, age, and clinical presentation; follows discharge and termination process.
• Collaborates with guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Documents patient care and responses accurately; handles billing information timely.
• Designs, plans, and implements patient education.
• Maintains open communication with healthcare team for patient outcomes.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Documentation

Family guardians collaboration

Billing documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a School Based Counselor to provide virtual therapy to students in grades 5–12 within Georgia school systems. The role emphasizes crisis management, treatment planning, and collaboration with guardians and community agencies to ensure high-quality care.

Requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and full GA licensure, with at least 2 years of clinical experience. CPI and CPR training are required for inpatient settings.