Primary Therapist

Saint Mary's Wellness Center i s seeking a Primary Therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent clients in a high acuity, residential mental health facility.

This position would include providing therapeutic services to clients, ages 11-17, who are currently receiving residential treatment for behavioral health including but not limited to self harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety.

Candidates would thrive in this position if they have the skills to work with acute clients for three to six months, are able to think outside the box and try multiple interventions to help their clients, and are looking for a position that will allow them to grow and be challenged.

Pay Rate :

• Starting at $50,000 annually Schedule : Full-Time, flexible scheduling Responsibilities of a Primary Therapist : Utilize counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental barriers to health Assess need and make decisions regarding the delivery of the appropriate individual, group, and family counseling.
• Conduct interviews and make assessments of potential clients to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals Analyze situations and take necessary actions to provide crisis intervention.
• Interpreting and implementing procedures appropriately regarding crisis intervention.
• Provide direct counseling services Assess and monitor client behavior Create individual treatment and service plans.
• Lead the evening program at least one night per week.
• Report to Clinical Director any unusual incident s that should be brought to the attention of the program director Embrace and embody the mission, vision, and goals of Atlanta Recovery Place.

Ability to work independently and as a group High level of initiative Minimum Qualifications for a Primary Therapist :