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St Simons Island, Georgia

Licensed Therapist (IOP and PHP)

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Licensed Therapist (IOP and PHP) Opportunity

St Simons By-the-Sea is a 101-bed behavioral health hospital specializing in psychiatric care and addiction treatment for both adults and adolescents. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based services in a supportive and collaborative environment where every staff member plays a vital role in changing lives.

With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we provide patients with the tools and support they need to achieve lasting recovery. Our programs are designed to address the unique needs of each individual, creating meaningful opportunities for progress, healing, and long-term success.

Nestled on the picturesque shores of St Simons Island, Georgia, our facility offers a serene coastal setting that promotes privacy, comfort, and focus. This peaceful environment not only enhances the patient experience but also creates a truly rewarding workplace for professionals seeking purpose-driven careers.

Conveniently located within driving distance of Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding communities through South Georgia and North Florida, St Simons By-the-Sea combines accessibility with a tranquil atmosphere—making it an ideal place to grow your career while making a lasting impact.

Visit the site virtually: ssbythesea.com

As a Therapist, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary group of professionals to shape and guide treatment, while also mentoring and supporting program staff through hands-on supervision and professional development.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes by leading engaging group sessions and providing meaningful individual and family therapy for acute care patients.

This position offers a dynamic blend of clinical care, leadership, and mentorship—ideal for a therapist who enjoys both guiding others and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Lead the assessment process for your assigned patients, completing comprehensive psychosocial histories and proactively identifying and resolving any gaps in documentation

Collaborate with patients’ support systems and interdisciplinary team members to ensure a well-rounded understanding of each individual’s needs

Develop timely, individualized treatment plans with 72 hours of admission, setting a strong foundation of care

Create personalized crisis plans for every patient, ensuring preparedness and continuity of care

Provide ongoing clinical oversight to ensure treatment interventions are effectively implemented and aligned with patient goals

Partner with the Admissions team to support clinical screenings and step in as needed to assist with assessments

Ensure consistent, high-quality coverage for group, individual, and family therapy sessions based on patient needs and program schedule

  • Benefit & Rewards Highlights
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive compensation & generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition saving to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Pet Insurance

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.

Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. uhs.com

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Qualifications

Requirements

  • Licensed Clinician in the state of GA
  • Must have experience of 1+ year
  • Computer proficient with previous heavy data entry experience

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentIndividual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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$75k-95k
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5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
6% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Saint Simons Island

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$640k
Typical market rent
$2,819/mo
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UHS

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match
Discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities