Adolescent Primary Therapist | Fayetteville, Georgia

Atlantic Health Strategies • Fayetteville, GA

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is launching Groundwork, a new Adolescent Afterschool Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) based in Fayetteville, GA. The program will serve adolescents ages 12 to 17 through individual, group, and family therapy, drawing on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including DBT-A, CBT, trauma-focused work, and family systems. As Groundwork prepares to launch, Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is looking for an Adolescent Primary Therapist to help build the clinical foundation of the program from the ground up. This full-time, in-person role is a strong fit for a clinician ready to carry an individual adolescent caseload, lead groups, and help shape a brand-new program from day one. Two positions are open, with a target start date ahead of program launch.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field
• Independently licensed or license-eligible Georgia clinician strongly preferred: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (or license-eligible upon completion of supervised hours); associate-licensed candidates (APC, LMSW, MFT-A) under board-approved supervision also considered
• Minimum 1 year providing individual and group counseling services; adolescent and family experience preferred (practicum or internship experience considered for associate-licensed candidates)
• Knowledge of PTSD care and trauma-informed approaches; ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities; sensitivity to gender issues in counseling
• Familiarity with medical records management and ICD-10-CM coding
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; comfort with risk assessment and mandated reporting
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• PHP/IOP or structured level-of-care experience with commercial payors and utilization review
• Experience with KIPU or a comparable behavioral health EMR

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual adolescent caseload (ages 12 to 17), including family therapy
• Complete intake assessments and biopsychosocials
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals, with ongoing updates and reviews
• Complete discharge summaries and maintain collateral contacts with guardians, schools, and outside providers
• Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including DBT-A, CBT, trauma-focused, and family systems approaches, to support positive change
• Facilitate process, skills, and psychoeducation groups and therapeutic discussions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and records; collect and analyze data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care accordingly
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level