Primary Therapist (LPC, APC, LMSW, LCSW)

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.

Key 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 all clinical actions
• Support overall 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 client stabilization
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to de-escalate crises and promote emotional regulation and treatment engagement
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Georgia licensure or certification: LPCL, LPC, CLMS, LCSW
• Minimum 1 year of 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
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training available if not currently certified)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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