Mental Health Therapist – Justice-Involved Youth | Georgia

Remote
Contracted
Mid Level

Job Description:

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.


 
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