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School Based Primary Therapist - School Based Therapy (Days)

Tanner Health logoTanner HealthVilla Rica, GAFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Georgia post a median of $40 an hour, the middle half $35.70–$47.50, across 45 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Georgia earn a median of $28.35 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica in Villa Rica reported 62 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,532,570 hours worked: 8.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 8.0 per 100 full-time workers. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica

Medicare gives Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Georgia's hospitals average 2.9). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Georgia hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Join the Willowbrooke team by providing mental health services to the community and by advancing your career with an awesome team.

As a School-Based Therapist of Willowbrooke, you will provide individual, group, and family sessions to students on a designated campus, in the community, homes, clinic, and telehealth. Workin g alongside school counselors, social workers, administrators, and families to proactively meet students in need.

Join our collaborative team and help students find mental health resources in their communities.

Advantages:

*Utilization Review completed by a competent team who will maximize your counseling longevity

*Free CE's to continue your professional growth

*PRN, 10 month, or 12 month agreement available to mimic academic calendar

COVID-19 Considerations:

Currently providing both in-person and telehealth options to ensure all student treatment needs are addressed

Education

Master's Degree in counseling or related field plus at least one year of training in a specialty resulting in certification

Experience

No prior work experience required

Licenses & Certifications

*Licensed Professional Counselor

*Associate Licensed Professional Counselor

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker

*Licensed Master Social Worker

*Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

*Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists

Qualifications

*Ability to concentrate on task in high traffic areas.

*Ability to deal with a crisis and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional terminology.

*Ability to empathetically relate to people.

*Ability to maintain information as highly confidential.

*Able to meet deadlines.

*Assessment and intervention skills.

*Basic data entry skills required and preference for basic computer skills.

*Familiar with clinical terminology.

*Familiarity with the continuum of care.

*If an individual is recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction, they must clean and sober for 2 years.

*Knowledge of DSM IV diagnostic criteria.

*Legible handwriting.

*Must have a Master's degree in counseling or related field.

*Substance abuse counselors must have a Master's degree in a related field and the Master's Addiction Counselor credential (MAC) and/or be a certified addiction counselor supervisor.

*Persuasive manner and skills in overcoming denial and resistance to treatment.

*Time management and sound organization skills.

*Employee will obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment. Employee will maintain CPR and SCIPP certification as required.

From Tanner Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Tanner Health

Tanner Health is a health system in west Georgia, based in Carrollton.

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