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Wellstone
Huntsville, Alabama

Licensed Adult Outpatient Therapist - WellSpring (1st Shift)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: WellSpring Clinical Associates - Huntsville, AL, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Professional LPC/LICSW License, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: The Adult WellSpring Therapist plays an intricate part in the success of our clients in need of support services.

This position meets individuals on a regular basis to ensure the treatment plans and established care plans are followed.

They will assess needs and behaviors, do well checks and be the advocates of the clients medical and personal needs, defining their progress and reactions of care to the therapeutic team if needed, so plans can be adjusted. This is a full-time, salaried position that works Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

What you will be doing: Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning adult clients. Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions. 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.

Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc. Act as a 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 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. Maintain Licensure. Locate, identify, and build relationships with unsheltered individuals.

Provide immediate support, intervention, and connections with community programs. Facilitate therapy as a primary intervention. Utilize community resources. Attend Continuum of Care meeting as scheduled. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Maintain knowledge of community resources.

Effectively communicate with treatment team. Maintain up-to-date records in HMIS and Avatar. 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 are looking for: Clinical Licensure (LPC, LICSW or LMFT) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in typing, computer use, and email Good organizational and documentation skills Ability to communicate effectively DSM Knowledge Knowledge of community agencies

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 University.

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 therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions to adult clients. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, performing crisis interventions, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure effective care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional clinical license such as LPC, LICSW, or LMFT. Proficiency in computer use, documentation, and knowledge of the DSM and community agencies is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyFamily therapyTreatment planningClinical assessmentCase managementClient advocacyOrganizational skillsComputer literacyCommunity resource coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Adult Outpatient Therapist - WellSpring (1st Shift) at Wellstone a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 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, 68% are remote, 26% 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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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
21%
PSLF eligible
7%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.

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About Wellstone

Mental Health Care
Huntsville, Alabama
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA
Optional 457b plan with company match
Nine (9) paid holidays
Up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance
Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement