Family Therapist (Residential Behavioral Health)

Saint Marys Behavioral Health Center 
📍 St. Marys, GA

Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary

• $55,000–$60,000 annually for associate-level clinicians and license-eligible Master's-level candidates working toward independent licensure
• $65,000–$70,000 annually for independently licensed clinicians (LPC, LCSW, LMFT), based on experience
• Clinical Supervision Available for eligible associate-level clinicians pursuing independent licensure

Reports To: Clinical Director

Help Families Heal Together

At Saint Marys Behavioral Health Center (SMBHC), we believe lasting recovery begins with healing the entire family—not just the individual. As a residential behavioral health treatment program, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a structured, supportive environment where clients and families are empowered to rebuild relationships, strengthen communication, and create lasting change.

We're seeking a passionate Family Therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary treatment team. If you're looking for an organization that values clinical excellence while maintaining a relaxed, family-oriented culture where your expertise is appreciated, we'd love to meet you.

Our mission is simple:

Helping every client become the great person they were always meant to be.

Why Join SMBHC?

• Competitive salary based on licensure and experience
• Clinical supervision available for associate-level clinicians
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture
• Leadership that encourages autonomy and professional growth
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Stable full-time schedule
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with clients and families
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development opportunities

Position Summary

The Family Therapist provides family therapy services to clients receiving residential behavioral health treatment while working closely with parents, guardians, and support systems to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and promote successful long-term recovery.

This clinician serves as a vital member of the treatment team by conducting family sessions, participating in treatment planning, providing psychoeducation, and helping families develop healthy patterns that support continued progress after discharge.

The Family Therapist also plays a key role in developing and facilitating Family Weekend programming, providing both clinical and experiential interventions designed to repair family dynamics and strengthen the recovery process.

What You'll Do

• Provide family therapy services using evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Conduct family assessments and evaluate relational dynamics affecting treatment.
• Collaborate with clients, families, case managers, and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Participate in treatment planning and ongoing clinical case reviews.
• Facilitate psychoeducation for families regarding mental health, substance use, communication, boundaries, and recovery.
• Develop individualized therapeutic interventions that support successful reunification and discharge planning.
• Help coordinate and facilitate monthly Family Weekend programming.
• Provide individual therapy when clinically appropriate.
• Assist with therapeutic group facilitation as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and family support during periods of clinical instability.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Communicate significant clinical concerns promptly to the Clinical Director.

Our Clients May Present With

The Family Therapist will work with clients experiencing a variety of behavioral health challenges, including:

• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Trauma and PTSD
• Mood Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Emotional Dysregulation
• Self-Harm Behaviors
• Suicidal Ideation
• Aggression
• Substance Use Disorders
• Family Conflict
• Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in:

• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Counseling
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Behavioral Health
• Closely related behavioral health field

Licensure

Georgia licensed or license-eligible as one of the following:

• LMFT (Preferred)
• LPC
• APC
• LCSW
• LMSW

Associate-level clinicians actively working toward independent licensure are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Experience providing family therapy required.
• Residential behavioral health, psychiatric, or substance use treatment experience preferred.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Strong understanding of family systems, attachment, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational groups is a plus.

Preferred Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• CPR / First Aid

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Believes healing families is an essential part of recovery.
• Builds trust quickly with clients and their support systems.
• Thinks creatively and adapts interventions to each family's unique needs.
• Communicates effectively during emotionally difficult conversations.
• Works well independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and strong clinical judgment.
• Wants to continue growing clinically in a supportive organization that values both excellence and work-life balance.

Schedule

Wednesday – Sunday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Full-Time

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about strengthening families, supporting lasting recovery, and making a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

At Saint Marys Behavioral Health Center, you'll join a compassionate team dedicated to clinical excellence, collaboration, and changing lives—one family at a time.

Apply today and help families heal together.