Primary Therapist (LPC, APC, LMSW, LCSW)

Primary Therapist – Adolescent Residential Program

Location: St. Mary's, GA

Employment Type: Full-Time (Flexible Scheduling)

Salary: Starting at $50,000 annually

Reports To: Clinical Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Primary Therapist to join our adolescent residential treatment program in Kingsland, Georgia. This role provides individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents ages 11–17 in a structured residential setting treating complex behavioral and mental health needs.

Clients in our program often present with high-acuity clinical concerns, including:

• Self-harm behaviors
• Suicidal ideation
• Trauma-related disorders
• Mood instability
• Depression and anxiety
• Aggression and behavioral dysregulation
• Substance use disorders
  
  

The Primary Therapist will manage a caseload of adolescent clients in 3–6 month treatment episodes, providing evidence-based interventions while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are adaptable, creative in their interventions, and comfortable working in a dynamic residential environment where clinical judgment, crisis management, and teamwork are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• 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
  
  

Crisis Management

• 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 all clinical actions
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively 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
  
  

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and organizational standards
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and residential treatment program guidelines
  
  

Program Engagement

• Facilitate therapeutic programming, including leading evening programing at least one night per week
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu for adolescents
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Georgia licensure or certification:
• LPC
• LAPC
• LMSW
• LCSW
• Minimum 1 year experience working with high-acuity mental health clients
• Experience providing:
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Strong crisis management, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training available if not currently certified)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years 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, or family systems therapy
  
  

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
  
  

Why Join Our Team

Our program provides clinicians the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and families while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive residential treatment environment.

If you are passionate about adolescent mental health, crisis stabilization, and long-term recovery, we encourage you to apply.

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