Bilingual Mental Health Therapist – Justice-Involved Youth | Georgia
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Some of Georgia's most vulnerable young people—Spanish-speaking youth navigating the juvenile justice system—need therapists who understand their language, their experiences, and their potential. At Sunny Days Therapeutics, you'll provide trauma-informed care that can genuinely change the trajectory of a young person's life.
We're looking for a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed therapist to join our growing telehealth practice serving justice-involved youth and young adults across Georgia.
What You'll Do
- Deliver individual and family therapy via our secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform to Spanish-speaking youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice
- Conduct comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches (CBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, anger management)
- Perform suicide risk assessments and safety planning
- Support clients working through trauma, behavioral challenges, substance use, and reentry transitions
- Collaborate with probation officers, courts, schools, and caregivers
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Master's degree in Social Work
- Active Georgia license (LCSW or LMSW) or license-eligible
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Substance Abuse Certification (CADC, CAADC, or equivalent)
- Experience with adolescents or high-risk populations
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
- Professional liability insurance
You'll thrive here if you
- Value autonomy and want control over your schedule
- Find meaning in working with underserved populations
- Communicate clearly and document thoroughly
- Can build trust with young people who've learned to be guarded
What We Offer Benefits & Details
- Schedule - Fully flexible, self-managed caseload
- Location - 100% remote telehealth (Georgia clients)
- Compensation - Competitive per-session rate based on credentials and experience
- Clinical Supervision - Free individual supervision (if needed)
- Annual Reimbursements - $100 for license renewal + $130 for CEUs
- Team Environment - Supportive, collaborative clinical community
- Growth - Opportunities for in-person or school-based roles as we expand