Group Therapist (LMSW, LAPC, LPC, LCSW) Part Time

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

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Job Description

  • Group Therapist
  • Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC
  • Location: Dunwoody, GA
  • Employment Type: Part-Time
  • Reports To: Clinical Director
  • Pay: $30-$35/hr Depending upon experience
  • About Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW)

Southern Live Oak Wellness (SLOW), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered behavioral health organization offering Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Day and Evening Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and specialized inpatient services. We provide compassionate, individualized care across multiple levels of treatment in a warm and welcoming environment that meets clients where they are and empowers them to become the great person they were always meant to be.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to expanding access to specialized behavioral healthcare, SLOW is proud to introduce S.L.O.W. Academy—an 8-bed inpatient treatment center dedicated to individuals struggling with eating disorders. This innovative program provides highly structured, multidisciplinary care focused on medical stabilization, therapeutic intervention, and long-term recovery.

Position Overview

Southern Live Oak Wellness is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Group Therapist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about facilitating therapeutic groups, providing evidence-based interventions, and helping clients achieve meaningful, lasting recovery.

  • We welcome applicants holding the following licensure or license-eligible credentials:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Associate Professional Counselor (APC)
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

This position primarily serves a population of high-acuity mental health clients within a structured treatment environment.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate psychoeducational and process-oriented group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and assist in developing individualized treatment plans.
  • Determine the need for and provide appropriate individual, group, and family therapy services.
  • Monitor client progress and document treatment interventions in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and de-escalation when clinically indicated.
  • Assess and monitor client behaviors, safety concerns, and treatment engagement.
  • Communicate significant clinical concerns and unusual incidents promptly to the Clinical Director.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team members to ensure coordinated client care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Demonstrate professionalism while embracing the mission, vision, and values of Southern Live Oak Wellness.
  • Exhibit strong initiative, accountability, and sound clinical judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field.
  • Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Georgia as one of the following:
  • LPC
  • APC
  • LMSW

LCSW

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing mental health and/or substance use treatment.
  • At least one (1) year of experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
  • Experience conducting individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Working knowledge of mood disorders, thought disorders, personality disorders, and co-occurring diagnoses.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred.
  • Experience working in residential or higher levels of behavioral healthcare is preferred but not required.

Why Join Southern Live Oak Wellness?

At Southern Live Oak Wellness, we value our employees and are committed to fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where clinicians can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits Include

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity to help shape an expanding, mission-driven behavioral healthcare organization

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, along with active licensure or license-eligibility in Georgia (LPC, APC, LMSW, or LCSW). Candidates must have at least two years of experience in mental health or substance use treatment and one year of experience facilitating therapeutic groups.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychoeducational facilitationBiopsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationIndividual therapy

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 18% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Social Work (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 250 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dunwoody

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$580k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Mental Health Care
Dunwoody, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance