Primary Therapist

Adolescent Primary TherapistAdolescent Primary Therapist | Fayetteville, GA About Greater Georgia Behavioral Health Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is launching Groundwork, a new Adolescent Afterschool Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) based in Fayetteville, GA. The program will serve adolescents ages 12 to 17 through individual, group, and family therapy, drawing on evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including DBT-A, CBT, trauma-focused work, and family systems. The Opportunity As Groundwork prepares to launch, Greater Georgia Behavioral Health is looking for an Adolescent Primary Therapist to help build the clinical foundation of the program from the ground up. This full-time, in-person role is a strong fit for a clinician ready to carry an individual adolescent caseload, lead groups, and help shape a brand-new program from day one. Two positions are open, with a target start date ahead of program launch.What You'll DoManage an individual adolescent caseload (ages 12 to 17), including family therapyComplete intake assessments and biopsychosocialsDevelop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals, with ongoing updates and reviewsComplete discharge summaries and maintain collateral contacts with guardians, schools, and outside providersUse evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including DBT-A, CBT, trauma-focused, and family systems approaches, to support positive changeFacilitate process, skills, and psychoeducation groups and therapeutic discussionsMaintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and records; collect and analyze data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care accordinglyCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive careRequirementsMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health fieldIndependently 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 consideredMinimum 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 counselingFamiliarity with medical records management and ICD-10-CM codingStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; comfort with risk assessment and mandated reportingCPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hirePreferred PHP/IOP or structured level-of-care experience with commercial payors and utilization reviewExperience with KIPU or a comparable behavioral health EMRBenefitsCompensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annuallySchedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday through Friday, approximately 12:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of Greater Georgia Behavioral Health