Mental Health Therapist

Position: On-Site APC Associate Therapist (1099, Fee-for-Service, Full-Time Hours)

Compensation: $34–$55 per completed session (paid hourly based on completed sessions with signed notes)
Location: Barrow County, Georgia — on-site in partner schools, with some teletherapy
Estimated Start Date: August 2026

Join Daybreak Health to Transform Student Mental Health

At Daybreak Health, we understand that student success starts with mental health. We partner with over 60 school districts across the U.S. to provide personalized mental health support, helping students reach their full potential.

Our on-site program in Barrow County offers high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent care tailored to meet the unique needs of each student in the district we serve.

We are driven by our mission to ensure every young person has the foundation for both personal wellbeing and educational success. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team of dedicated therapists.

Why You'll Thrive at Daybreak Health

• Competitive Fee-for-Service Pay: Earn $34–$55 per completed session with signed notes, on a 1099 basis, giving you control over your caseload and earnings.
• Client Matchmaking: 90% of the students we work with say we matched them to the right clinician.
• Professional Development: Advance your career with continuing education and supervisor mentorship.
• Supportive Environment: Focus on your clients while we handle all administrative tasks, including billing and credentialing.
• Innovative Technology: Access the latest therapy tools to enhance your practice and make paperwork easier.
• Community and Culture: Join a supportive therapist community committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

About the Role

As an On-Site APC Associate Therapist, you will provide services to students in our partner school district, working full-time hours on-site during school hours, with some teletherapy sessions. This is a self-market role — you will be responsible for building relationships with school staff to identify students who may benefit from care and help connect them to services. Areas of responsibility include:

• Proactively connecting with school counselors, teachers, and other school professionals to identify students who may need care.
• Self-marketing Daybreak's services within the school community to build and maintain a full caseload.
• Providing evidence-based care to students who work with Daybreak.
• Collaborating closely with school counselors and other relevant providers.
• Building trusted relationships with students and families.
• Providing psychoeducation and support to parents and caregivers.
• Participating in case consultations and clinical team discussions.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of Daybreak Health's clinical programs.

Requirements

• Active APC (Associate Professional Counselor) license in Georgia.
• Comfort and confidence with self-marketing — building relationships with school staff and generating your own caseload.
• Experience delivering care to school-aged children.
• Strong technological skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time hours on-site during school hours (Mon–Fri, within the school day).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in additional languages (e.g., Spanish)
• Experience with CBT, DBT, or similar modalities.
• Previous work in a school setting or with youth.
• Active NPI number and CAQH.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on young lives? Join our team of mission-driven providers and experience the power of purpose-driven work at Daybreak Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity: At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities, such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background

Pay Range 35 - 55 USD