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Spectra Care
Geneva, Alabama

Therapist II - School Based (Geneva City)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

M-F 7:30-4. No weekends. No nights. School-based therapy. Alabama state retirement. PSLF eligible. Home by 4pm. Every. Single. Day.

Join Spectra Care as a Therapist II - School Based (Geneva City) in Geneva, Alabama. Therapist II - School Based (Geneva) This position will be based in Geneva, AL. The Therapist in this role will work within the Geneva City School system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Completing intakes.
  • Providing family education when appropriate.
  • Maintaining consumer records using an electronic clinical record system.
  • Record and staff case loads in accordance with SpectraCare, Alabama DMH and Medicaid standards.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology and/or similar field with completion of a clinical practicum.
  • Preferred Two years post masters clinical work experience.
  • Must have good motor vehicle report- subject to MVR checks.
  • Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background and drug screen.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with Spectra Care in Geneva, Alabama.

Licensure & Certifications

A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a similar field with a completed clinical practicum is required. Two years of post-master's clinical experience is preferred, along with a clean motor vehicle report and CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Clinical IntakesFamily EducationElectronic Clinical Record ManagementCase Load ManagementConsumer LinkingClinical PracticumCrisis InterventionTherapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist II - School Based (Geneva City) at Spectra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

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 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Spectra Care

Mental Health Care
Dothan, Alabama
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health and Dental Insurance
Alabama State Retirement
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (sick time and annual leave)
Company paid life insurance
AD&D and dependent life insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Participant
Troy University Student Discount