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Wellstone
Madison, Alabama

Full-Time Adult Outpatient Therapist- Madison

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Madison, AL 35758
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

The Adult Outpatient Therapist at our Madison location will offer counseling, case management, and other support services to clients struggling with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges at our Madison location.

This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive care that will enable them to develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage their challenges. This is a full-time, salaried position that working Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm.

What you'll be doing: Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning clients Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc. Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required Maintain current on new developments in counseling Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner Conduct follow up with clients, internal and/or external individuals Maintain Licensure 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 Counseling, Psychology or related field (preferred) Good organizational & documentation skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Proficient typing skills DSM knowledge Knowledge of community agencies

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 therapist will conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions while managing client assessments and treatment plans. They will also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis intervention and coordinate necessary support services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Proficiency in documentation, DSM knowledge, and effective communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningClient advocacyRisk assessmentOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Adult Outpatient Therapist- Madison at WELLSTONE a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,002 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
28%
PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
16% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$309k
Typical market rent
$1,411/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
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 · Huntsville, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Wellstone

Mental Health Care
Huntsville, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA
Optional 457b plan with company match
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO per year (rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance
Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement