Full-Time Triage Therapist

2 days ago
Huntsville, AlabamaFull TimeMental Health Therapy
✓ No Call

Job Description

About the Role

Join WELLSTONE as a Triage Therapist – 2nd Shift, Weekend Rotation in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M. S/M.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 15 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join WELLSTONE as a Triage Therapist – 2nd Shift, Weekend Rotation.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionIntake assessmentsClinical judgmentDe-escalationMental health assessmentPsychiatric rehabilitationBehavior managementDSM V diagnosisCommunicationDocumentationCollaborationCrisis screening

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health discipline and possess knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work in a 24/7 emergency environment are essential.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Triage Therapist at WELLSTONE a 4.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at WELLSTONE is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Intake assessments, Clinical judgment, De-escalation, Mental health assessment, Psychiatric rehabilitation, Behavior management, DSM V diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core 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 and document comprehensive mental health assessments in accordance with center policies.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, State Retirement through RSA, 457b Plan with Company Match, 9 Paid Holidays, Up to 15 Days PTO, Company-paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About WELLSTONE

Mental Health Care
Huntsville, Alabama
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
State Retirement through RSA
457b Plan with Company Match
9 Paid Holidays
Up to 15 Days PTO
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance
4.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago