Primary Therapist, Sign-On Bonus, LPC, LCSW, APC, LMSW, License-Eligible

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Kingsland, GA

22d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Marys Wellness Center is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled Primary Therapist to join our growing adolescent residential treatment program. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced licensed clinicians and Master's-level therapists working toward independent licensure who want to build advanced clinical skills while making a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and their families. Our residential program serves youth ages 11–17 experiencing significant mental health and behavioral health challenges in a structured, supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Requirements

Master's Degree in: Social Work (MSW), Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Behavioral Health or closely related field
Fully Licensed: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Associate-Level / License Eligible: Associate Professional Counselor (APC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT)
Master's-level clinicians actively pursuing independent licensure

Nice To Haves

Experience in Residential Treatment
Experience in Behavioral Health
Experience in Mental Health
Experience in Inpatient Psychiatry
Experience in Substance Use Treatment
Experience in Adolescent Therapy
Experience in Family Therapy
Experience in Crisis Intervention
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Experience with Trauma-Informed Care
Experience with Family Systems Therapy
CPI and CPR certification preferred (training provided if needed)

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy
Complete psychosocial assessments and clinical evaluations
Develop and update individualized treatment plans
Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, medical providers, and leadership
Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and outside providers
Support a safe, structured, therapeutic residential milieu
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical programming
Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care