Family Therapist (Residential Behavioral Health)

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Saint Marys, GA

8d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Therapist (Residential Behavioral Health) at Saint Marys Behavioral Health Center (SMBHC) is a full-time position focused on helping families heal together. SMBHC is a residential behavioral health treatment program that provides evidence-based care in a structured, supportive environment. The program aims to empower clients and families to rebuild relationships, strengthen communication, and create lasting change. The organization values clinical excellence and maintains a relaxed, family-oriented culture. The mission is to help every client become the great person they were always meant to be.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a closely related behavioral health field.
Georgia licensed or license-eligible as one of the following: LMFT (Preferred), LPC, APC, LCSW, LMSW.
Associate-level clinicians actively working toward independent licensure are encouraged to apply.
Experience providing family therapy required.
Strong understanding of family systems, attachment, and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Residential behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment experience preferred.
Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups is a plus.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification.
CPR / First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide family therapy services using evidence-based treatment approaches.
Conduct family assessments and evaluate relational dynamics affecting treatment.
Collaborate with clients, families, case managers, and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Participate in treatment planning and ongoing clinical case reviews.
Facilitate psychoeducation for families regarding mental health, substance use, communication, boundaries, and recovery.
Develop individualized therapeutic interventions that support successful reunification and discharge planning.
Help coordinate and facilitate monthly Family Weekend programming.
Provide individual therapy when clinically appropriate.
Assist with therapeutic group facilitation as needed.
Provide crisis intervention and family support during periods of clinical instability.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Communicate significant clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Director.