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Program Therapist PRN

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna·Smyrna, Georgia

$23 - $26/hrUnknownOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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Program Therapist PRN · $23 - $26/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -20% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Smyrna, Georgia ($28.78/hr)
  • 18 similar openings in the Smyrna area · median $26.05/hr
$9.10/hr · p10p90 · $70.00/hr
this role: $23.00/hrmedian $28.78/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Smyrna, Georgia rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% below the Smyrna, Georgia median for behavioral health roles.

The Program Therapist provides social services and clinical interventions to male patients to improve their emotional health. Key duties include conducting individual and group therapy, performing psychosocial assessments, and managing medical/legal reporting.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Ridgeview
  • Institute
  • Smyrna -
  • Smyrna,
  • GA 300806397Position
  • Type:
  • Per
  • DiemEducation
  • Level:
  • Graduate
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $28.00 - $30.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift: DayJOIN OUR TEAM AS A PROGRAM THERAPIST PRN Your Work Matters How will you make a difference? The 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 full-time position, and the expected compensation range is S28.00 non-licensed per hour $30.00 Licensed per hour 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! About Us!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: https://www.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.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Social Work or a clinical mental health field, with licenses like MSW, APC, LPC, or LCSW preferred. At least two years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility is preferred.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Counseling
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Group Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Clinical Assessment
  • DSM-IV Knowledge
  • Medical/Legal Reporting

Benefits

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

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $26/hr
Location
Smyrna, Georgia
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ridgeview Institute Smyrna

Georgia’s first choice in mental health and addiction treatment for over 40 years! Ridgeview has two locations in Atlanta, GA, where patients and their families can find specialized, high-quality behavioral health and addiction treatment. We offer a comprehensive array of...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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