Primary Therapist LPC APC LMSW LCSW LMFT

Nana-Healthcare-Management,-LL; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 clinical environment

Job summary

Nana-Healthcare-Management,-LL is seeking a Primary Therapist for an adolescent residential program in Georgia. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy to 11–17-year-olds in a structured residential setting, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, milieu management, and maintaining a therapeutic environment that supports stabilization and long-term recovery. Licensure in Georgia is required; CPI and CPR/First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia licensure as LPC/LAPC/LMSW/LCSW.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with high-acuity mental health clients.
• Experience providing individual, group, and family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents.
• Conduct assessments and intake evaluations to determine treatment needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Lead crisis intervention and milieu management.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Facilitate programming and psychoeducational groups.

Skills

Crisis management

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Georgia licensure: LPC

Georgia licensure: LAPC

Georgia licensure: LMSW

Georgia licensure: LCSW

Tools

CPI certification

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Primary Therapist – Adolescent Residential Program

Location: St. Mary's, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time (Flexible Scheduling)
Salary: $50,000+ annually based on experience
Reports To: Clinical Director

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.

Clients in our program often present with high-acuity clinical concerns, including:

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

The Primary Therapist will manage a caseload of adolescent clients in 3–6 month treatment episodes, providing evidence-based interventions while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition to direct clinical services, this position plays a vital role in overall milieu management, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment that supports client stabilization, treatment engagement, and long-term recovery.

This role is ideal for clinicians who are adaptable, creative in their interventions, and comfortable working in a dynamic residential environment where clinical judgment, crisis management, teamwork, and therapeutic leadership are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• 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.

Crisis Management & Milieu Support

• 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.

Collaboration & Communication

• 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.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies and residential treatment program guidelines.

Program Engagement

• Facilitate therapeutic programming, including leading evening programming at least one night per week.
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to a positive therapeutic milieu for adolescents.
• Participate in ongoing program development and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Georgia licensure or certification:
  • LPC
  • LAPC
  • LMSW
  • 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

Why Join Our Team

Our program provides clinicians the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and families while developing advanced clinical skills in a supportive residential treatment environment. Team members gain valuable experience in adolescent mental health treatment, crisis stabilization, therapeutic milieu management, family systems work, and multidisciplinary collaboration.