Lead Therapist

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Availability:
Telehealth services, weekend hours, PRN status.

The Lead Therapist mentors Program Therapists, upholds standards of care, and supervises clinical services through performance audits. The role supports hospital philosophy, quality improvement, and education while providing clinical supervision to social work, inpatient, and outpatient staff.

• Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and support groups.
• Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain records in personnel files.
• Conduct individual, couples, and family counseling on scheduled timetables.
• Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting (e.g., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment).
• Represent the facility at legal hearings, submit paperwork for legal holds, and liaise with the conservator’s office.
• Assess psychosocial, educational, developmental, and behavioral functioning of patient/family system through case‑finding mechanisms.
• Apply biopsychosocial and DSM‑IV knowledge to treatment planning for the patient populations served.
• Assign and direct personnel to implement nursing care plans and verify care through observation and chart review.

Note: The essential job functions are not limited to the duties listed above.

Master’s Degree specializing in social work or a clinical‑related mental health area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric health‑care facility.

Current LPC, LPCP, LSW, LCSW, or LMFT issued by the State of Georgia.

• Completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior training within 90 days of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission and CMS standards for patient care related to treatment planning, discharge planning, psycho‑socials, and patient care.
• OSHA, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

• 401(k) + matching
• Health insurance
• 100% company‑paid life insurance up to 2x annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On‑site cafeteria
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

• Career & training development opportunities
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Engaged management team dedicated to your success
• A guiding mission and values that anchor our collective purpose and aspirations

Disclaimer:
Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

This is a Full‑Time, exempt role with an expected salary range of $47,000.00 to $55,000.00 annually
. Sign‑on bonuses: $1,500 for full‑time, $500 for part‑time. Consideration will be given to experience and skill level.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care