Primary Therapist LPC APC LMSW LCSW LMFT
About The Position
The Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents ages 11–17 in a structured residential treatment program in Kingsland, Georgia. The program treats complex behavioral and mental health needs, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma-related disorders, mood instability, depression, anxiety, aggression, behavioral dysregulation, and substance use disorders. Therapists manage caseloads of adolescents in 3–6 month treatment episodes and provide evidence-based interventions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition to direct clinical services, the role supports milieu management, crisis intervention, and a safe, structured, therapeutic residential environment. The therapist helps stabilize clients, encourage treatment engagement, and support long-term recovery. The role suits clinicians who are adaptable, creative, and comfortable exercising clinical judgment and therapeutic leadership in a dynamic residential setting. Clinical supervision is available for eligible associate-level clinicians pursuing independent licensure.
Requirements
- Active Georgia licensure or certification as an LPC, LAPC, LMSW, or LCSW.
- At least 1 year of experience working with high-acuity mental health clients.
- Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.
- Strong crisis management, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Nice To Haves
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification; training is available if not currently certified.
- CPR/First Aid certification; training is available if not currently certified.
- 3–5 years of experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment.
- Prior experience working with adolescents in residential or inpatient settings.
- Experience with trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, ACT, or family systems therapy.
- Experience managing complex behavioral presentations and high-risk clinical situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent clients.
- Conduct clinical assessments and intake evaluations to determine treatment needs and level of care.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor client progress and modify treatment strategies as clinically indicated.
- Facilitate therapeutic programming and psychoeducational groups.
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Assess risk related to suicidal ideation, self-harm, and behavioral escalation.
- Implement appropriate safety interventions and document clinical actions.
- Support milieu management by helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment.
- Provide clinical guidance during behavioral incidents and collaborate with residential staff to support stabilization.
- Use clinical judgment to de-escalate crises and promote emotional regulation and treatment engagement.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, behavioral health technicians, and leadership.
- Communicate significant clinical developments or incidents to the Clinical Director.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and organizational standards.
- Ensure compliance with clinical policies and residential treatment program guidelines.
- Lead evening programming at least one night per week.
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu for adolescents.
- Participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Free CPI Certification
- Free CPR Training
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
- Clinical supervision for eligible associate-level clinicians pursuing independent licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
