Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

About Company

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This is a Part Time 20 hour per week role.

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 providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to client confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training or certification in group therapy, family therapy, or anger management.
  • Experience working with diverse populations and across various cultural backgrounds.
  • Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and teletherapy platforms.
  • Additional certifications in trauma-informed care or substance abuse counseling.
  • Experience in program development or community mental health outreach.

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 behavioral health programs tailored to client needs.
  • 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 mental health best practices.
  • Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and coping mechanisms.

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 that address clients' specific needs.

Family Therapy and Psychotherapy skills enable the therapist to work with multiple client dynamics and complex emotional issues. Crisis Intervention and Anger Management skills are critical for managing acute situations and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Life Transitions and Behavioral Health expertise allow the therapist to support clients through significant changes and behavioral challenges.

Preferred skills like trauma-informed care and teletherapy proficiency enhance the therapist’s ability to provide accessible, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive care in diverse settings.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychological AssessmentElectronic Health RecordsCommunication Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 8.0 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 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% 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
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CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
23%
PSLF eligible
23%
Loan repayment
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Expanded Coverage
Mental Health Support
Voluntary Coverages
Student Loan Repayment
Retirement Benefits (401k)
Generous PTO
Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees