Full-Time ACT Therapist (1st Shift)
Compensation
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Huntsville, AL 35802
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
- Travel Percentage: Up to 80%Job
- Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)
- Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Description
A Non-Licensed Therapist on the ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team will offer counseling, case management, and other support services to clients struggling with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive care that will enable them to develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage their challenges. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
What you’ll be doing: Work in frequent contact with other ACT Team members to provide comprehensive medical treatment to designated clients that have serious and persistent mental illnesses and/or dual diagnosis in the community. Conducting a 36-client run down and evaluating team member input.
Conduct intake assessments. Provide individual and co-occurring group therapy for ACT Team clients and the court system as required. Perform Mental Health Consultations. Provide outreach services in the community, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Assist client in establishing and maintaining a social support system/network within the community. Perform crisis intervention/resolution as needed and/or required. Monitor treatment team schedule, documentation of treatment team meetings and follow up actions related to Treatment Team outcome goals.
Complete the necessary paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with Center or State Standards. (i. e. progress notes, treatment plans, etc) Fill in for other members of the ACT Team as needed and/or required.
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 (Medicaid Eligible Field) Good organizational & documentation skills Ability to perform group instruction & activities Ability to communicate effectively with clients and/or referral sources Valid Driver’s License & Excellent Motor Vehicle Record Knowledge of community agencies Experience preferred working in substance abuse Ability to work non-traditional work hours
Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College 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
Provide comprehensive counseling, case management, and therapy to clients with serious mental illnesses or dual diagnoses within the community. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary ACT team to conduct assessments, manage treatment plans, and perform crisis intervention.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related Medicaid-eligible field. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to work non-traditional hours.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time ACT Therapist (1st Shift) at WELLSTONE a 8.3 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 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $63k–$84k)330 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Alabama | 80 active | 7,904 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 16% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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