Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Company

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We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

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This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our benefits include:

  • Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
  • Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
  • Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
  • Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
  • Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
  • Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
  • Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
  • Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

About the Role

As a Therapist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and groups to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

You will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client, helping them navigate life transitions, manage emotional challenges, and develop coping strategies.

Your work will involve assessing clients' mental health status, creating treatment plans, and facilitating individual or group therapy sessions. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and crisis intervention when necessary.

Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to enhancing clients' quality of life and fostering resilience in the face of behavioral health challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
  • Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in mental health counseling and psychotherapy.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training or certification in group therapy, family therapy, or anger management.
  • Experience working with clients undergoing significant life transitions or trauma recovery.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to integrated care models.
  • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions using various therapeutic modalities.
  • Implement crisis intervention strategies to support clients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
  • Facilitate anger management and life transition counseling to assist clients in coping with stressors.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals.
  • Stay current with developments in counseling psychology and behavioral health to apply best practices.

Skills

The required skills such as counseling psychology, group therapy, and mental health counseling are essential for conducting effective therapeutic sessions and developing treatment plans tailored to client needs.

Family therapy and psychotherapy skills enable the therapist to address complex relational dynamics and emotional issues within family systems. Crisis intervention and anger management skills are critical for providing immediate support during acute episodes and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Life transitions and behavioral health expertise allow the therapist to guide clients through significant changes and behavioral challenges with empathy and evidence-based strategies.

Preferred skills like familiarity with CBT or DBT and experience with teletherapy enhance the therapist’s ability to deliver versatile and accessible care, ensuring comprehensive support across diverse client situations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field and possess a valid state license such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Strong knowledge of behavioral health principles, crisis intervention, and experience in psychotherapy are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCommunication skillsElectronic health records

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $74k (middle half $66k–$86k)314 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Alabama80 active7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 18% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, AL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental
Vision
Mental Health Support
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
401(k)
Generous PTO

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$223k
Typical market rent
$1,188/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
84.8
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.