Therapist - Qualified Residential Treatment Program

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cedartown Campus - Cedartown, GA 30125Education Level: Graduate DegreeCome be a part of the first Qualified Residential Treatment Program in the State of Georgia. 

We are looking for therapist with the following credentials who have a desire to help youth locally:


Master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Counseling degree should be from a CACREP-accredited program or equivalent.
Social Work degree should be from a CSWE-accredited clinical MSW program.
Eligible for associate-level licensure, such as LAPC or LMSW.
Fully licensed clinicians may include LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
Must be clinically appropriate to provide behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, therapy, documentation, and crisis support within scope of practice


Murphy-Harpst’s services are rooted in trauma informed care. This care is directed by an understanding of neurological, biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma. We assess consumers to learn if trauma occurred and whether it has a role in behavioral health needs. Some trauma includes: sexual, physical, emotional abuse, severe neglect, loss, witnessing violence, substance abuse, imprisoned family member, and abandonment. Understanding when trauma occurred helps us tailor our responses, treatment, and services. Trauma-informed assessments and interventions always acknowledges, respects, and integrates cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

This position is responsible for providing clinical services to residents ages 12-18 years of age.




Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges, and tech schools, etc.)
Participate in Team Meetings for all consumers/members/residents/young adults as needed.







Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Ensure therapists attend monthly Child & Family Team Meetings (CFTM) or provide treatment summary for consumer’s receiving wrap services as needed
Advocate on behalf of consumers with other agencies to include coordinating services
Monitor the provision of services provided


Specific services to consumers;

Demonstrate exceptional engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing trauma-focused mental health treatment to target consumer population
Provide evidence-based trauma-informed individual treatment to consumers of all ages who meet criteria for trauma services
Use preventive intervention techniques when needed to prevent injury (to self or others)
Provide outpatient services to include: providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with MH.
Facilitate groups (i.e. DBT skills, anger management, etc.) as needed
Coach caregivers in supporting consumer through understanding the stages of change
Must be willing to work in the community, the clinic, school setting or other setting as needed.


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