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THERAPIST -Adult Outpatient/Partial

Peachford Hospital
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Job Description

Responsibilities

Outpatient Therapist - Adult Partial Hospitalization Program

Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Dunwoody. We provide care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in both inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Peachford has been providing compassionate care since 1973 and nearly 10,000 patients receive seek treatment here every year.

We are searching for an experienced, energetic Master's prepared Therapist to work FT in our Adult Outpatient Services Program.

Outpatient Therapists, in Peachford's Partial Hospital Program, provide quality care to patients in our outpatient programs with primary focus on addiction and mental health issues. Crisis de-escalation skills and an ability to multi-task and manage priorities with a positive attitude are critical for this role.

What Will You Get To Do?

Outpatient Therapists Are Responsible For The Following

  • Conducting psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups and lectures.
  • Determining patient’s treatment needs and conducting psychosocial assessments.
  • Conducting new patient orientation and assigning patients to appropriate groups.
  • Maintaining a working relationship with physicians, hospital staff and leaders as well as managing staff providing care on the weekends.

What Does Peachford Require for this Role?

A master’s degree in a related clinical area as well as a LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT certification is required.

At least 2 years previous outpatient or inpatient experience along with a working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-informed Care is preferred.

What Happens Next?

After you apply online and submit your resume, a member of our recruiting team will review your qualifications and experience. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, someone will give you a call. You may log back on to this website to check the status of your application at any time.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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Qualifications

A master’s degree in a related clinical area as well as a LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LMFT certification is preferred .

At least 2 years previous outpatient or inpatient experience along with a working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-informed Care is preferred.

Pay Transparency

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

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