Therapist
Listed compensation
$25/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Status: Part Time Hourly
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $25.00
Summary of the Position: Therapist provides therapeutic services and support to children, youth, and caregivers in accordance with Individualized Service Plans (ISPs). Serves as the primary behavioral health representative on the ISP team, collaborating with team members to develop, implement, and monitor behavior management strategies and interventions that address the child's identified needs and treatment goals.
Knowledge of substance abuse and/or domestic violence is preferred.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of post-master's professional experience providing services to children, youth, and families.
- Current Alabama licensure required to provide counseling services, such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or other applicable licensure.
- Experience working with at-risk children, adolescents, and families.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications; experience utilizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
- Position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and maintain current automobile insurance coverage.
Benefits Available
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides therapeutic services and support to children, youth, and caregivers according to Individualized Service Plans. They act as the primary behavioral health representative on the team to develop and implement effective behavior management strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess at least five years of professional experience working with children and families. A current Alabama licensure such as LCSW, LGSW, ALC, or LPC is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 10% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $66k (middle half $52k–$80k)252 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Alabama | 84 active | 7,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 53% remote · 10% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Alabama Counselor listings: 0% state a sign-on bonus · 18% offer loan repayment131 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,473 in the last 30 days | 1,673 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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