Full-Time Triage Therapist (2nd Shift)
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: WellStone Emergency Services - Huntsville, AL
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
- Job Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday)
- Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Description
Join a team where every conversation has the power to change—or even save—a life. As a therapist at WellStone Emergency Services, you'll provide compassionate, immediate support to people during their most critical moments while making a meaningful impact every single day.
If you're looking for a career that combines clinical excellence with purpose, we'd love to meet you. In our 24/7 WellStone Emergency Services (WES), the Triage Therapist is the first to assess the crisis clients to determine the appropriate and urgent level of care needed to navigate their initial treatment plan.
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential skills for this role. This is a full-time, salaried positions available working Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm.
What you’ll be doing: Conduct intake assessments and crisis screening duties for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services. Perform assessments over the phone when needed. Utilize assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation. Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members in the delivery of clinical services. Participate in weekend therapist rotation as needed. Adhere to professional code of ethics.
Effectively demonstrate the application of adult specific competencies. May be asked to assist with seclusion and restraint per Center’s policy and procedures. Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed. Accept and employ suggestions for improvement. Document in a timely fashion per Center policy.
Document appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments. Treat clients with care, dignity and compassion. Respect client’s privacy and confidentiality. Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities. Actively participate in Center committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for: Master’s degree in a mental health discipline Basic knowledge of working with a broad scope of cliental from varying demographic backgrounds and cultures Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic clients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders Effective verbal and written communication skills Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged to apply
Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Wallace State University and Capella University We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
Key Responsibilities
The Triage Therapist conducts intake assessments and crisis screenings for clients entering emergency services to determine appropriate levels of care. They also collaborate with the treatment team to provide clinical services and ensure timely documentation of mental health assessments.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health discipline and possess knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required, with bilingual English/Spanish proficiency encouraged.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Triage Therapist (2nd Shift) at Wellstone a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,907 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,907 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $63k–$87k)313 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Alabama | 80 active | 7,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 24% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Alabama Counselor listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment129 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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