About Stillwell Athens Stillwell Athens is a growing mental health practice specializing in the unique challenges of adolescence, young adulthood, and emerging adulthood. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy, psychiatric services, coaching, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Our approach is collaborative, practical, and relationship-centered. We believe effective mental health care goes beyond symptom reduction to help clients build meaningful relationships, develop coping skills, and function more successfully in their everyday lives. About the Position We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Substance Use & Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This position will support clients across both our traditional outpatient practice and our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), with a focus on substance use, addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young adults, comfortable addressing substance use alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns, and enjoys being part of a collaborative treatment team. Responsibilities Provide individual therapy to outpatient and IOP clients. Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups within our IOP. Assess and treat substance use concerns and co-occurring mental health disorders. Develop individualized treatment plans and support relapse prevention and recovery goals. Collaborate with therapists, psychiatric providers, and other members of the treatment team. Communicate with families and outside providers when clinically appropriate. Maintain timely clinical documentation and participate in treatment planning. Qualifications Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field. Georgia clinical licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred; associate-level clinicians with relevant experience may be considered. Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Familiarity with evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, ACT, and relapse prevention. Experience working with adolescents, college students, or young adults preferred. Group therapy or IOP experience is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, clinical judgment, and a collaborative approach to care. Why Join Stillwell? Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. Opportunity to build a specialty caseload focused on substance use and co-occurring disorders. Blend individual therapy with group-based treatment. Work in a modern, welcoming practice with a strong young adult focus. Be part of a growing organization committed to expanding access to meaningful mental health care in Athens.

Location:

Athens, GA To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief introduction describing your clinical experience and interest in working with young adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. Learn more about us at www.stillwellathens.com .

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$50.00 - $100.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Education:

Master's (Required)

Location:

Athens, GA 30606 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Athens, GA 30606 (Required)

Work Location:

In person