Counselor

About the role

The Counselor performs therapy services for research participants during clinical trials in Psychiatry and Health Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Screen Participants for Eligibility
• Prepare them mentally for the experience
• Sustain them during sessions
• Help integrate the experience afterward
• Ensure safety and compliance with research protocols

Participation Days

• Run pre-session prep visits (60-120 min)
• Facilitate or co-facilitate psychedelic dosing sessions (6-8+ hours)
• Maintain: emotional response and vital signs (with medical team)
• Stay present the entire session

Non-Session (Participant Days)

• Conduct screening interviews
• Do integration therapy sessions
• Enter clinical notes & research data
• Attend supervision meetings, protocol training, and safety reviews

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, or another similar mental health field. Employee must be license eligible to become fully licensed to provide mental health services and treatment independently in the state of Georgia.
• Experience: Preferred Experience includes PTSD (MDMA-assisted therapy), Depression (psilocybin), Anxiety (especially end-of-life), Substance use disorders (alcohol, nicotine), Treatment-resistant depression, Altered states competency, Crisis-management, Ethical and boundary awareness, Regulatory and legal reality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
• Pay Band: 9
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: 5/28/26 - Until Filled

Benefits

• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365