Adolescent Primary Therapist — Build Groundwork IOP

Atlantic Health Strategies™; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–

Job summary

Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is launching Groundwork, an Adolescent After-school Intensive Outpatient Program in Fayetteville, GA. This full-time, in-person role involves carrying an individual adolescent caseload and leading groups to help establish a new program from day one.

You will complete intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a behavioral health field and is licensed or license-eligible in GA, with experience in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Independently licensed or license-eligible Georgia clinician strongly preferred: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT (or license-eligible upon completion of supervised hours); associate-licensed candidates (APC, LMSW, MFT-A) under board-approved supervision also considered
• Minimum 1 year providing individual and group counseling services; adolescent and family experience preferred (practicum or internship experience considered for associate-licensed candidates)
• Knowledge of PTSD care and trauma-informed approaches; ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities; sensitivity to gender issues in counseling
• Familiarity with medical records management and ICD-10-CM coding
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; comfort with risk assessment and mandated reporting
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual adolescent caseload (ages 12 to 17), including family therapy
• Complete intake assessments and biopsychosocials
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals, with ongoing updates and reviews
• Complete discharge summaries and maintain collateral contacts with guardians, schools, and outside providers
• Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including DBT-A, CBT, trauma-focused, and family systems approaches, to support positive change
• Facilitate process, skills, and psychoeducation groups and therapeutic discussions
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and records; collect and analyze data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care accordingly
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

Job description

Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is launching Groundwork, an Adolescent After-school Intensive Outpatient Program in Fayetteville, GA. This full-time, in-person role involves carrying an individual adolescent caseload and leading groups to help establish a new program from day one.

You will complete intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and document care. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a behavioral health field and is licensed or license-eligible in GA, with experience in