WMHC Therapist
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Location: 1701 AVENUE D ENSLEY - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35218
- Job Shift: Day
- Licensed Counselor Normal Work
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a. m. - 5 p. m.; Provides after hours, on call emergency services as scheduled
- Location: Western Mental Health Primary
Duties and Responsibilities: *Provides direct clinical services, including but not limited to, intake assessments; individual, family, and group therapy; medication monitoring; crisis intervention; basic living skills training; and family support education *Provides direct clinical services within either an outpatient or Adult Intensive Day Treatment Program *Provides consultation to community service providers including pharmacies, schools, emergency rooms, social service agencies, medical offices, and allied health care personnel *Efficiently manage an assigned caseload including treatment plan development and authorization, timely and complete documentation of clinical services rendered, case referral, case coordination, and protection of assigned client records *Consult with physician/CRNP and or nurse regarding medication concerns, client's needs, overall progress with respect to mental health treatment, and any other salient clinical concerns in a timely fashion and follow up as appropriate *Maintain adequate and timely documentation of all services rendered *Participate constructively in performance improvement and quality assurance activities, staff meetings, and in-service trainings *Performs all other work-related duties as required Minimal Qualifications: *Masters Degree in social work or counseling from an accredited graduate program plus two years of experience in providing adults services in a mental health setting. *Preferred
Qualifications
Licensure as appropriate to the profession, e. g. LICSW, or LPC Required Knowledge, Ability, and Skills: *Requires a working knowledge of community mental health principles and practices, ability to relate effectively to adults with serious mental illness, and skills in the appropriate development and implementation of treatment plans.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides direct clinical services including intake assessments, various forms of therapy, and crisis intervention. They are also responsible for managing a caseload, maintaining clinical documentation, and consulting with medical staff regarding client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or counseling and possess at least two years of experience in a mental health setting. Professional licensure such as LICSW or LPC is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health counseling | ranked against 765 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)332 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Alabama | 9 active | 786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 18% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates WMHC Therapist at JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 765 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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