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Huntsville, Alabama

988 Crisis Counselor- PT (2nd Shift)

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg.

Travel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 2nd Shift (Weekends)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: WellStone is looking for empathetic employees to serve as crisis counselors by answering phones for callers experiencing mental health crisis.

988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.

This is a part-time, hourly position working Saturdays & Sundays, 7pm-7am. What you'll be doing: Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning adult clients. 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.

Act as an 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 in order 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 as needed. 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 a related field Clinical Licensure Preferred (LPC, LICSW, LMFT) DSM V Knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good organizational & documentation skills Knowledge of local community agencies and resources 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 crisis counselor will conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and develop treatment plans for individuals in distress. They will also provide crisis intervention, advocate for clients, and coordinate necessary referrals to internal or external resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Clinical licensure such as LPC, LICSW, or LMFT is preferred, along with knowledge of DSM V and local community resources.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Risk assessmentSuicide preventionMental health counselingTreatment planningEMR documentationClient advocacyCase presentationOrganizational skillsCommunity resource coordination

Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
23%
Visa sponsorship
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Crisis Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 251 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Huntsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,330/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.