Vance Sims

Marriage and Family Therapist · Bethel Haven

mental health Athens, GA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
12 years
since Sep 2014
Gender
Male

Experience

Marriage and Family TherapistCurrent
Bethel Haven
Since Sep 2014 · 12 years · Athens, GA

Education

Texas State University
University Of Georgia
University Of Georgia
Masters
Harding University
Bachelors
1980 – 1983
The University Of Georgia
2007 – 2009
The University Of Georgia
Masters
1992 – 1996

Skills

Adolescents Psychotherapy Child Development Public Speaking Staff Development Behavior Modification Interventions Crisis Intervention Mental Health Counseling Group Therapy Classroom Management Counseling Psychology Microsoft Office Family Therapy Cbt Student Counseling Mental Health Certified School Social Worker Counselling Social Services Small Group Counseling Case Management Developmental Disabilities Youth Mentoring Conflict Resolution Educational Leadership Program Evaluation Behavioral Health Behavior Management Learning Disabilities Special Education Licensed Clinical Social Worker Counseling Youth Ministry Rti Play Therapy Grief Counseling Anger Management Treatment Self Esteem Motivational Interviewing

About Bethel Haven

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Office Location
1622 Mars Hill Rd, Watkinsville, GA

Professional Overview

Vance Sims is a Marriage and Family Therapist, currently affiliated with Bethel Haven, based in Athens, GA. As a mental health, Sims contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Athens, GA. They have been with Bethel Haven for 12 years. Sims holds academic credentials, including Masters and Bachelors, from Texas State University and University Of Georgia. Core competencies include Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Public Speaking, Staff Development. Bethel Haven operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Athens, GA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Vance Sims is one of them.
  • 1,255 mental health professionals are based in GA (out of 40,490 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical mental health compensation in GA: $38,000 – $94,000 (median $55,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in GA: Sole Proprietor (79), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (24), Private Practice (14).
  • 6% of mental health professionals in GA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 81% of mental health professionals in GA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vance Sims located?

Vance Sims is based in Athens, GA. They are currently affiliated with Bethel Haven.

What is Vance Sims's specialty?

Vance Sims specializes in mental health. Their current role is Marriage and Family Therapist.

Where does Vance Sims currently work?

Vance Sims currently works at Bethel Haven. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Vance Sims's educational background?

Vance Sims attended Texas State University and University Of Georgia.

How do I contact Vance Sims for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in GA?

mental health professionals in GA typically earn $38,000 to $94,000 annually, with a median of $55,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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