Evening Primary Therapist

Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center,  LLC is a premier residential program serving high-acuity clients with thought, mood, trauma, and personality disorders. With a 56-bed capacity and 24/7 medical support, we specialize in primary mental health treatment. We are looking for therapists who thrive in a team-based, client-centric environment. Is this you? Read on!

Pay Rate: Starting Pay for Associate Level License (APC, LMSW, MSW) 55, 000. For Full Licensure (LPC, LCSW), salary will start at 60,000. 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 1:00PM - 9:00PM

What we are looking for in a Primary Therapist:
Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center,  LLC is seeking a licensed professional for a primary therapist position. Acceptable licensure includes: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Associate Counselor (APC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMCW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). 

Responsibilities of a Primary Therapist:

• Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental barriers to health
• Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group, and family counseling.
• Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals
• Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention.
• Interpreting and implementing procedures appropriately regarding crisis intervention.
• Provide direct counseling services
• Assess and monitor client behavior
• Create individual treatment and service plans.
• Report to Clinical Director any unusual incidents that should be brought to the attention of the program director
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and goals of Southern Live Oak Wellness, LLC.
• Ability to work independently and as a group
• High level of initiative

Minimum Qualifications for a Primary Therapist:

• Minimum 1 year experience with high acuity mental health clients
• Must have the following Licensure or certification: LPC, LAPC, LMSW, LCSW
• 3-5 year of experience in substance abuse and/or mental health treatment
• Ability to lead group sessions and conduct individual and Family Therapy sessions.
• CPI and CPR/FA training highly desired

Why Join DBHC as a Primary Therapist?Joining DBHC means joining a mission-driven team that values compassion, innovation, and growth. We offer:

• The opportunity to make a direct impact in people’s lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions matter
• Career growth across multiple levels of care and treatment programs
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking leader in behavioral health
• PTO 
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Life/short-term/disability insurance
• Free CPI Training
• Free CPR Training