Behavioral Health Clinician
Compensation
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Job Description
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at baptistfirst.org.
Highlights
Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician shall plan and implement therapy services. The Clinician shall function as part of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assessments, group, individual and family therapy, case management, and other therapeutic services.
This individual is also responsible to provide collaborative discharge planning services with patients and their families to promote adequate and timely discharge plans. In addition, the Clinician may assume primary therapist responsibilities as directed by the Physician.
The Clinician may also serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education / Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field required. Prior experience with psychiatry, behavioral health, and knowledge of case management is preferred.
License / Certification
Active Alabama LMSW or ALC required, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, ACLS, PALS, etc.) may be required depending upon area assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
- Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
- Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
- Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
- Ability to evaluate and access difficulties and strengths in age specific psycho-social functioning.
- Knowledge of diagnostic criteria from the most current DSM.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Primary Location
Baptist Medical Center South
Job
- Behavioral Health Clinician
- Behavioral Health Clinician I
- 15324 - Behavioral Health Clinician II
Job Type: PRN-PRN
Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for conducting assessments, providing individual, group, and family therapy, and managing patient cases. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement effective discharge plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field and possess an active Alabama LMSW or ALC license. Prior experience in psychiatry or behavioral health and knowledge of case management are preferred.
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In Florida, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$68k (175 salary observations; 772 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (4,909 salary observations; 20,188 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 34% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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