Professional Health Program in Marietta, GA: License Protection for Cobb County Professionals
If you are a licensed professional in Marietta or the surrounding Cobb County area facing a board referral, a licensing concern, or a situation you want to address before it becomes one, AACS Atlanta’s Marietta office is located at 1295 Terrell Mill Road, minutes from where you work.
This page covers what Cobb County professionals need to know about PHP evaluations at the Marietta location: what the process looks like, who it serves, and how to get started quickly.
For a complete overview of the PHP process in Georgia, visit our Complete Guide to Professional Health Programs in Georgia.
Serving Marietta and Cobb County Licensed Professionals
AACS Atlanta’s Marietta office serves licensed professionals throughout Cobb County and the surrounding communities, including Kennesaw, Smyrna, Acworth, Powder Springs, and Austell, as well as professionals commuting from Atlanta and the broader metro area.
Professionals seen at the Marietta location include:
- Physicians and physician assistants with Georgia Composite Medical Board referrals
- Registered nurses, LPNs, and APRNs with Georgia Board of Nursing referrals
- Pharmacists with Georgia State Board of Pharmacy referrals
- Dentists and dental hygienists with Georgia Board of Dentistry referrals
- Attorneys with State Bar of Georgia referrals
- Professionals in safety-sensitive occupations requiring fitness-for-duty documentation
Whether your referral came from a licensing board, an employer, or you are seeking evaluation voluntarily, the Marietta location provides the same board-ready clinical evaluations available statewide.
Why Location Matters for a PHP Evaluation
PHP evaluations require in-person or telehealth access to a qualified evaluator. For Cobb County professionals, proximity to a trusted evaluation provider matters for several practical reasons:
- Privacy: Walking into a clinical office close to your workplace is not ideal for every professional. AACS Atlanta’s Marietta location is a clinical facility, not a general substance abuse treatment center, providing the professional environment that licensed professionals expect.
- Speed: Licensing board timelines do not allow for delays. The Marietta office offers same-day appointments when evaluations are time-sensitive. For professionals with urgent board deadlines, this matters significantly.
- Continuity: If treatment or ongoing counseling is recommended following the evaluation, completing that treatment at the same Marietta location with the same clinical team provides continuity that is both clinically valuable and logistically simple.
- Telehealth option: For professionals who prefer not to appear in person or who are located farther from Marietta, AACS Atlanta also provides fully remote PHP evaluations via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Telehealth evaluations are accepted by Georgia licensing boards.
What Happens at a Marietta PHP Evaluation
The PHP evaluation process at the Marietta location follows the same structured clinical framework used statewide.
- Scheduling: Same-day and next-day appointments are available. Call or submit a contact form to confirm availability.
- Before the appointment: You will receive intake paperwork covering consent, privacy, and the purpose of the evaluation. Depending on your board’s requirements, you may be asked to provide prior treatment records, prescription history, or other documentation in advance.
- The evaluation itself: A licensed clinician conducts a structured clinical interview, typically 60 to 90 minutes. The interview covers substance use history, mental health history, professional functioning, and current clinical status. It is thorough but not adversarial. You are encouraged to be honest, clinical reports reflect what evaluators observe and what records show.
- The report: A written clinical report is prepared and delivered within the timeframe your board requires. The report documents diagnostic findings, functional impact, risk assessment, and clinical recommendations in the format Georgia licensing boards expect.
- Next steps: If treatment or monitoring is recommended, the AACS Atlanta clinical team connects you with the appropriate services, including outpatient and IOP programs available directly at the Marietta location.
Cobb County Professionals: What Local PHP Access Means
For physicians, nurses, and other licensed professionals working in Cobb County’s healthcare system, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital, Emory Hillandale, and the network of clinics and practices throughout the county, proximity to a qualified Professional Health Program (PHP) evaluator can make a significant difference in response time.
A board referral that requires evaluation within 30 days becomes far more manageable when a qualified evaluator is located nearby, offers same-day scheduling, and delivers reports in the board’s required format without delays.
AACS Atlanta has worked with Cobb County healthcare professionals for over 25 years. Our clinical team understands the specific professional environment of the metro Atlanta and Cobb County healthcare community.
PHP Services Available at the Marietta Location
- Comprehensive PHP evaluations for all licensed professions
- Fitness-for-duty assessments
- Return-to-practice evaluations at monitoring completion
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Level 2.1
- Outpatient counseling Level 1
- Dual diagnosis treatment (substance use + mental health)
- Mental health counseling (burnout, depression, anxiety, PTSD)
- Telehealth evaluations for professionals who prefer remote access
Office hours: Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Location: 1295 Terrell Mill Road, Marietta, GA
Same-day appointments available
Frequently Asked Questions: Marietta PHP Evaluations
How quickly can I get an appointment at the Marietta location?
Same-day and next-day appointments are available. For urgent board deadlines, call directly to confirm same-day availability.
Do I have to come in person, or can I do the evaluation remotely?
Both options are available. In-person evaluations are conducted at 1295 Terrell Mill Road in Marietta. Remote evaluations are conducted via HIPAA-compliant telehealth and are accepted by Georgia licensing boards.
Is the Marietta location a substance abuse treatment center?
AACS Atlanta provides both evaluations and treatment services. The Marietta office is a professional clinical facility. PHP evaluations are conducted in a confidential clinical setting appropriate for licensed professionals.
Can I complete treatment at the Marietta location if it is recommended?
Yes. AACS Atlanta offers IOP and outpatient counseling directly at the Marietta location. Professionals who complete their evaluation and treatment at the same location benefit from clinical continuity throughout the process.
What if my board requires a specific evaluator or pre-approval?
Some Georgia licensing boards maintain lists of approved evaluators or require pre-approval before an evaluation is conducted. AACS Atlanta can advise you on whether pre-approval is needed for your specific board before you schedule.
Schedule Your PHP Evaluation in Marietta
AACS Atlanta’s Marietta office serves Cobb County licensed professionals with board-ready PHP evaluations, same-day scheduling, and clinical continuity from evaluation through treatment completion.
Schedule your evaluation today.
Serving Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Acworth, Powder Springs, Austell, and all of Cobb County.
