No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 313 jobs)

7.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty

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Wellstone
Huntsville, Alabama

Full-Time Triage Therapist

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

2nd shift. Weekend rotation. Emergency services. Up to 15 days PTO. 9 holidays. State retirement. High-stress role.

Join WELLSTONE as a Full-Time Triage Therapist in Huntsville, Alabama. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M. S/M.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Work Schedule

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

Work with WELLSTONE in Huntsville, Alabama.

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.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Triage Therapist 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 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Counselor Career Context

In Alabama, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$76k across 108 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Wellstone

Mental Health Care
Huntsville, Alabama
201-500 employees

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