Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Piedmont Healthcare • Snellville, GA

19d

About The Position

The Outpatient Mental Health Therapist provides individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation to clients receiving outpatient services. This role supports individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring substance use disorders, helping them develop coping strategies and achieve treatment goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• LPC, LCSW, LMFT (associate licensure accepted if working toward full licensure).
• Prior experience in outpatient mental health or substance use treatment preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and group facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IOP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual therapy sessions and create personalized treatment plans.
• Conduct intake assessments , including psychosocial evaluations and risk assessments.
• Provide group therapy sessions focused on mental health, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers to ensure integrated care.
• Document all sessions and maintain compliance with HIPAA and program standards.
• Offer crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Educate clients on emotional regulation, life skills, and recovery strategies.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees