Program Therapist PRN

Counselor / TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$29-$32/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Ridgeview Institute Smyrna - Smyrna, GA
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $29.00 - $32.00
  • Job Shift: Any, JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST PRN Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? The Men's Trauma Program Therapist performs social services functions to include assisting our male patients in meeting their bio-psychosocial needs while enabling them to access treatment skills to achieve their optimal level of emotional health, including providing essential consultation, teaching, completing specialized clinical social work services for patients/families receiving care, crisis intervention, short-term and long-term family therapy, and providing information and referrals as needed. Duties and responsibilities: Formulate and conduct educational, therapeutic, and/or support groups. Continue professional development in individual, family, and group therapy and maintain professional development in personnel files. Conduct individual/couples/family counseling on scheduled timetables. Comply with required standards for medical/legal reporting situations (i. e., child abuse, dependent adult abuse, psychiatric commitment). As requested, represent the facility at legal hearings, promptly submit paperwork for legal holds, and liaise with the conservator’s office. Assess and identify the psychosocial, educational, developmental, and behavioral functioning of the patient/family system through established case-finding mechanisms. Demonstrate knowledge of bio-psychosocial factors and DSM-IV related to the ages of the patients served and incorporate the knowledge base into the treatment plan. Assigns and directs other personnel to implement the nursing care plans and verifies this care through direct observation and chart review. Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for: Education: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred. MSW, APC, LPC, and LCSW are preferred. Experience: At least two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience in family and group therapies, crisis intervention, treatment skills, and clinical solid assessment skills preferred. Your Care Matters What we provide for our team: Cafeteria on site Employee engagement events Employee assistance program Employee recognition program Free Parking What sets us apart: Career & training development opportunities Dynamic and inclusive work environment Engaged management team dedicated to your success A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna
  • Compensation: This is a PRN position, and the expected compensation is $29.00 - $32.00 per hour depending upon licensure and experience We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be given to experience and skill level

Join us as our Program Therapist PRN Qualifications: Get to know us: Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service. Welcome to Ridgeview Institute Smyrna (RIS), a premier healthcare provider in Smyrna, GA, setting the gold standard for excellence in mental health and addiction treatment support.

Located in Smyrna, GA, RIS offers a full continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and specialized, evidence-based programs for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

At RIS, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and advantageous positions.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals. Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of needy individuals and families.

Be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Ridgeview Institute Smyrna!

To learn more about RIS, visit us at: ridgeviewinstitute.com TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S. Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service ____________ At Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Program Therapist performs social services functions, including conducting therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions to meet patients' bio-psychosocial needs. They also manage crisis interventions, maintain clinical documentation, and represent the facility at legal hearings as required.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field, with professional licensure such as MSW, APC, LPC, or LCSW preferred. At least two years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility with expertise in family and group therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningBio-psychosocial assessmentDSM-IV knowledgeCase managementMedical reportingLegal documentationPatient educationBehavioral functioning assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 43 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$67kMental Health Therapy median $114k (middle half $90k–$125k)66 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Georgia167 active7,511 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia counselor listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment293 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,473 in the last 30 days1,367 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Ridgeview Institute Smyrna

Hospitals and Health Care
Smyrna, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Cafeteria on site
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free Parking
Career & training development opportunities

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$1,663/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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