Mental Health Therapist – Justice-Involved Youth | Georgia

Sunny Days Therapeutics is seeking a licensed remote mental health therapist to provide trauma-informed telehealth therapy to justice-involved youth and young adults involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) across Georgia through our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

This flexible 1099 independent contractor position allows clinicians to manage their caseload while working with high-risk populations, including adolescents facing trauma, behavioral challenges, and reentry-related needs.

This opportunity is ideal for therapists who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful clinical work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About Sunny Days Therapeutics

Sunny Days Therapeutics is a growing mental health practice based in Watkinsville, GA. We are expanding our Georgia telehealth services to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to justice-involved youth and young adults throughout the state.

We prioritize clinician support, professional development, and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and/or family therapy sessions via secure telehealth to justice-involved youth and young adults in Georgia

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (CBT, TF-CBT, MI, anger management, etc.)
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and safety planning
• Support clients with trauma, behavioral disorders, substance use, and reentry challenges
• Collaborate with probation officers, courts, schools, and caregivers as clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Create a safe, supportive, and client-centered therapeutic environment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Active Georgia license or license-eligible (LCSW or LMSW)
• Substance Abuse Certification (CADC, CAADC, or equivalent)
• Experience working with adolescents or high-risk populations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Professional liability insurance required

Benefits

• Free Clinical Supervision (if needed): 1 individual supervision
• Annual Reimbursements: $100 license renewal and $130 CEUs
• Flexible schedule with self-managed caseload
• Fully remote work serving Georgia clients
• Supportive, collaborative clinical team
• Opportunities for additional in-person or school-based roles
• Employment Details
• Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Location: Remote (Telehealth – Georgia residents)
• Population: Justice-involved youth and young adults
• Compensation: Competitive per-session rate based on credentials and experience

Join Our Team

• If you are a licensed Georgia therapist seeking a flexible telehealth role working with justice-involved youth, we would love to connect.
• Apply today and help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.