About this opportunity
Atlantic Health Strategies™ lists this Primary Therapist | Georgia opportunity in peachtree corners, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Primary Therapist
About the Organization Our client is a behavioral health treatment organization in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area offering a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals navigating mental health and substance use conditions. Their programs span Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and standard Outpatient levels of care, with a strong emphasis on dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both psychiatric conditions and substance use together. Their therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing, and holistic practices. Among the populations they are deeply committed to serving are veterans and military-connected individuals.
The Opportunity We are seeking a compassionate, clinically grounded Primary Therapist to join this multidisciplinary team. This is a full-time, on-site role centered on delivering individual and group therapy within a structured, supportive clinical environment. The organization has a strong commitment to serving veterans, and candidates with that clinical background or a personal connection to military service are especially encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who is actively working toward full licensure and wants to grow in a setting that takes clinical development seriously.
Who Thrives Here The clinicians who do their best work in this environment bring both clinical skill and genuine investment in their clients' lives. This includes those who understand the unique barriers veterans face when engaging with behavioral health care - the cultural context, the weight of service-related trauma, the complexity of co-occurring conditions - and who can meet those clients with steadiness, respect, and real clinical skill. If this population matters to you and you show up ready to do the work, this role is worth a serious look.
What You'll Do
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and motivational interviewing
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to individualized treatment planning
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical consultations
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Coordinate with internal team members and external providers to support continuity of care
Actively engage in clinical supervision as part of the licensure progression process
Support dual-diagnosis treatment across mental health and substance use presentations
Uphold program standards and applicable Georgia licensing requirement
Requirements
Required: Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
Active registration or associate licensure in Georgia and actively working toward full independent licensure (LPC, LCSW, or equivalent)
Experience working with veterans, active-duty military, or military-connected individuals - through direct clinical practice, personal background, or military service
Strong assessment skills and ability to engage clients with complex, co-occurring presentations
Commitment to trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care
Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary setting
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation
Preferred: Veteran status or military family background
Experience in dual-diagnosis, substance use disorder, or higher levels of care (PHP/IOP)
Benefits
Compensation and Schedule Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and licensure status
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Evening and weekend opportunities available for additional compensation
Additional Benefits Health insurance through your state marketplace
PTO and vacation
Structured daytime schedule with work-life balance built in
Clinical supervision support to facilitate licensure progression
Collaborative, mission-aligned team with a meaningful patient population
Opportunity to develop specialty experience in veteran and dual-diagnosis care
This opportunity is posted by Atlantic Health Strategies on behalf of a behavioral health organization in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area.
Who can apply
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