Mental Health Therapist

The Alabaster House; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 165,312 - 247,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workshops

Program leadership

Job summary

The Alabaster House in Atlanta, GA is seeking a skilled Mental Health Therapist to support pregnant and postpartum women through in-studio and telehealth sessions. You will assess, diagnose, and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to create individualized treatment plans.

Requirements include Georgia licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Psychologist), a Master's or higher in a related field, PMH-C certification or equivalent perinatal training,

Qualifications

• Licensed Mental Health Professional in Georgia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology
• PMH-C certification through Postpartum Support International or advanced perinatal training
• 2+ years of perinatal or women's health mental health experience preferred
• Carry professional liability insurance
• Experience with CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, or attachment-based therapy

Responsibilities

• Care for pregnant and postpartum patients through in-studio and telehealth sessions
• Provide initial evaluation of mental health needs and treatment goals
• Deliver individualized assessments and treatment plans for prenatal and postpartum clients
• Address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, birth trauma, and related transitions
• Review progress and adjust treatment plans for optimal outcomes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to create holistic client support plans
• Document sessions and progress per professional guidelines
• Engage with clients via messaging to respond to questions promptly
• Maintain ongoing professional growth in evidence-based perinatal therapies

Education

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology

Job description

The Alabaster House delivers wraparound care by weaving together physical, emotional, and social support for pregnant and postpartum women, all through a streamlined concierge-led suite of offerings. Mental health therapy is a cornerstone of this care, ensuring women have the tools, expertise, and support they need to navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, family transitions, and the emotional complexities of motherhood.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in perinatal mental health, with specialized knowledge in pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, family transitions, and work-life integration. This is a role for someone who is both clinically proficient and deeply empathetic — a practitioner who thrives on creating safe, individualized treatment plans and who values collaboration in a multidisciplinary care environment. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, counseling, educating, and treating patients in the Atlanta area through in-studio and telehealth appointments.

What You’ll Do

• Care for patients with a focus on common mental health conditions associated with pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and family transitions
• Provide initial evaluation of mental health needs and treatment goals
• Deliver individualized assessments and treatment plans for prenatal and postpartum mental health clients
• Provide expert care for conditions such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, birth trauma, adjustment challenges, and work-life transitions
• Continually review client progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes
• Offer progress assessments, track outcomes, and communicate clearly with clients and the broader care team
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of clinicians to create holistic client support plans and ensure exceptional outcomes
• Contribute to program development, including specialty workshops and educational events
• Document client sessions and progress in accordance with practice standards and ethical guidelines
• Engage with clients via messaging to provide responses to questions as they are sent
• Maintain professional growth in evidence-based therapeutic approaches and perinatal mental health best practices
• Consistently ensure a world-class level of clinical care and patient experience; ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care, including maintaining patient confidentiality

Qualifications and Work Requirements

• Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited institution
• Specialized training or certification in perinatal mental health:
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International, OR
• Advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders from a recognized program
• 2+ years of clinical experience (perinatal mental health or women\'s health focus strongly preferred)
• Carry professional liability insurance
• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, or attachment-based therapy
• Availability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week with flexibility for in-person and/or telehealth sessions
• Maintain schedule visibility and work with the Alabaster House concierge to keep your availability up to date for current and future clients
• Excitement to join a team building an innovative model for supporting growing families
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, and demonstrated excellent therapeutic presence
• Reliable, punctual, and collaborative spirit
• Passion for supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, family transitions, and long-term wellness
• Clear and demonstrated client service orientation; commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to clients

Compensation

• Competitive per-session pay rate (commensurate with experience)
• Flexible scheduling within hours of operation
• Opportunities for growth through workshops, educational series, and program leadership

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new, thoughtfully designed wellness ecosystem in one of Atlanta’s most vibrant neighborhoods. We provide materials and equipment necessary to promote a successful physical therapy session with patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a community environment dedicated to health, recovery, and empowerment. Physical therapy, doulas, lactation support, Pilates and more - all in one place.
• We manage the admin, help find your clients, enroll them into your care, maintain an easy to use client management platform, cover billing, and submit claims so you can focus on care.
• Room to innovate: suggest workshops, series, or special programming aligned with maternal health. You will have the opportunity to expand beyond your clinical skills and collaborate with the full team to develop our product and service offerings.
• Partner with a highly motivated client population during one of the most important phases of their lives. Help implement a proactive approach to care with the potential to dramatically improve outcomes for patients.