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Georgia Department of Corrections

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2

Pay: $49,653/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Unadilla, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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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

+25% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB CODE TITLE POSITION

POSITION POSTING BEGIN POSTING END HCP101

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2 00117042 Unclassified 07/02/2026 07/16/2026

Jobcode:

HCP101

Jobtitle:

Behavioral Hlth Counselor 2

Job Category:

Counseling Entry Salary:

$42,434.41

Pay Grade Max:

$56,872.73

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:

Some positions may require certification or licensure.

Location Name:

Dooly State Prison Address1: 1412 Plunkett Road Address2: P.O. Box 750

City:

Unadilla Zipcode:

31091

County:

DOOLY COUNTY

Contact Name:

Peggy McCoy Glover Contact Phone#: 478-627-2037

Contact Email ID:

peggy.glover@gdc.ga.gov

Comments:

Open internally and externally, Please submit a completed State of Georgia application and include a detailed employment history with specific dates of employment (mm/dd/yyyy). Resumes may be included as a supplemental material; however they will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. May be filled at a BHC1 or BHC2. Positions 00117042, 00117043, 00193238, 00193239