What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist – Private Practice (Savannah, GA) position at Waters Edge Counseling?
Waters Edge Counseling in Savannah, GA, is seeking a skilled and compassionate therapist to join our thriving private practice. We're a close-knit team of experienced clinicians who support each other like family. As a therapist on our team, you’ll have the freedom to work with your ideal clients while receiving strong clinical and administrative support.
We are especially looking for a clinician who has experience working with couples and/or trauma. If this is your area of passion, you'll thrive here—we have a steady flow of referrals seeking this kind of care.
- We handle all marketing, scheduling, billing, and client inquiries so you can focus on therapy, not admin tasks.
- Our practice is private pay only—no insurance paperwork or billing headaches.
- You'll have the support of a collaborative team and weekly consultation, while enjoying the independence of your own caseload.
- We’re in a season of growth, and you’ll have opportunities to grow with us professionally and personally.
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan with matching
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekly group consultation
- CEU coverage
- A warm and fun team culture that values connection and work-life balance
This is a W-2 employee position, so:
- Your taxes are taken care of—no quarterly payments or 1099 hassle.
- You’re paid for time off—including vacations or personal days.
- You have job stability and benefits without worrying about business operations.
We are actively seeking someone with a clinical interest or experience in couples counseling and/or trauma work. These services are in high demand at our practice.
- Master’s or doctorate in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related field.
- Fully licensed in Georgia (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) or pursuing licensure (associate-level applicants welcome).
- Preferred experience: Working with couples and/or clients with trauma histories.
- Passionate about helping others, and eager to work in a supportive team environment.
- Fully licensed clinicians: $40–$55/hour
- (Plus health insurance, retirement matching, and PTO)
- Associate-level clinicians: $30–$35/hour
- (Includes free supervision provided by our team)
- In-person at our Savannah office
- Remote work: Minimal, as needed
We’d love to meet you and talk about how Waters Edge Counseling can support your next step as a therapist. Apply today to join a team that combines clinical excellence with meaningful connection—especially if you’re ready to deepen your work in couples or trauma therapy.
Salary : $30 - $55