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Georgia Department of Corrections

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Pay: $45,470/yr

Posted: 07/08/2026

Location: Alto, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$36,223 / year median in Georgia

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION

POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END HCP100

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1 00107485 Unclassified 07/08/2026 07/30/2026

Jobcode:

HCP100

Jobtitle:

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 1

Job Category:

Counseling Entry Salary:

$38,576.74

Pay Grade Max:

$52,364.30

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualification:

Note:

Location Name:

Arrendale State Prison Address1: 2023 Gainesville Highway, So Address2: P.O. Box 709

City:

Alto Zipcode:

30510

County:

HABERSHAM COUNTY

Contact Name:

Ashley Greer Contact Phone#: 706-776-0612

Contact Email ID:

ashley.greer@gdc.ga.gov

Comments:

Two positions available 00115532. This position can be hired as a Behavioral Health Counselor 2.