PRIMARY THERAPIST (LPC, APC, LMSW, LCSW)

PRIMARY THERAPIST (LPC, APC, LMSW, LCSW)

Location: St. Mary’s, GA (Atlanta Metro)

Company: Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health Center (SMBHC)

Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health Center is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Primary Therapist to join its adolescent residential treatment program. This role focuses on supporting youth ages 11–17 facing complex behavioral and mental health challenges in a structured, therapeutic environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about adolescent mental health, crisis intervention, and long-term recovery.

About the Role

The Primary Therapist will manage a caseload of adolescents in 3–6 month treatment programs, providing individual, group, and family therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Clients may present with:

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

Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy
• Conduct assessments and intake evaluations
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups

Crisis Management

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization
• Assess and manage risk related to self-harm and behavioral escalation
• Implement safety interventions and document appropriately

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and behavioral health staff
• Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews
• Communicate key clinical updates to leadership

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and program standards

Program Engagement

• Lead therapeutic programming (including evening sessions)
• Contribute to a positive and structured treatment environment

Requirements

• Active Georgia licensure or certification:

• LPC 
• LAPC 
• LMSW 
• LCSW 

• Minimum 1 year of experience with high-acuity mental health clients
• Experience with individual, group, and family therapy
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis management skills

Preferred

• 3–5 years of behavioral health or substance use experience
• Experience in adolescent residential or inpatient settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, or family systems therapy
• CPI and CPR/First Aid certification (training available if needed)

Schedule

Full-Time
Flexible Scheduling

Compensation & Benefits

Starting at $50,000 annually

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Free CPI Certification
• Free CPR Training
• Supportive clinical environment

About SMBHC

Saint Mary’s Behavioral Health Center provides specialized care for adolescents in residential treatment settings, focusing on stabilization, recovery, and long-term success. The program emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.

How to Apply

Submit your information using the application form on this page.

Applications will be reviewed by the hiring team.