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Preventive Measures
Decatur, Georgia

Clinical Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$50/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

Summary: Our Clinical Therapists are pivotal in delivering integrated mental health and substance abuse services to a diverse clientele, including both adults and youth. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance-related disorders using a range of evidence-based therapies. Your expertise will help tailor individualized treatment plans that address the unique challenges of each client, contributing significantly to their recovery and their overall well being. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

* Demonstrates strong clinical judgment in assessments, application of diagnostic criteria, clinical formulations, and sound triage decisions

* Performs thorough biopsychosocial assessment and develops and implements client-driven treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to client needs and goals.

* Conduct diagnostic evaluations to understand client needs and challenges.

* Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions to address various mental health conditions such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

* Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments.

* Maintain confidential records of client interactions, progress notes, and treatment plans.

* Submit all clinical documentation within 48 hours of completing the service.

* Prepare discharge summaries.

* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, APRNs, case managers, and community resources, to coordinate care and advocate for client needs.

* Participate in regular team multidisciplinary meetings and case conferences to discuss cases, share clinical insight, and enhance treatment strategies.

* Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

* Provide crisis intervention services as needed.

* Educate clients and their families about mental health issues and coping mechanisms.

*  All other clinical tasks within reason as assigned.

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Qualifications

* Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.

* Current, valid state licensure as a clinical psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Associate licensure (LMSW, LAPC, AMFT).

* Minimum of two years' experience in clinical therapy, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment and treatment.

* Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation software.

* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a therapeutic alliance and work effectively with diverse populations.

* Commitment to ethical practice and adherence to all professional and legal confidentiality guidelines.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Core Values

  • Do the Right Thing - We approach decisions with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
  • Own It - We take full responsibility for our role, commitments, and performance.
  • Serve First - We show up with a mindset of service to colleagues, clients, and the mission.
  • Choose Solutions - We display a solution-oriented mindset and bring constructive energy to challenges.
  • Lead with Respect - We treat everyone with respect, communicate professionally, and handle conflict maturely.
  • Commit to the Goal - We demonstrate focus, follow-through, and accountability to team objectives.

Company website: https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/ [https://preventivemeasuresinc.com/]

Preventive Measures is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of and passing all job-related clearances, background checks and regulated requirements as applicable and permissible by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat mental health and substance-related disorders through individualized, evidence-based therapy sessions. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive client care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic evaluationIndividual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningCase managementMental health counselingSubstance abuse treatment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,739/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.