Triage Therapist

WELLSTONE

2 days ago

Huntsville, AlabamaPart TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join WELLSTONE as a Triage Therapist – Crisis Assessment, Weekend Shifts in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M. S/M.

Key Responsibilities

for clients entering the WellStone Emergency Services.

Perform assessments over the phone when needed.

Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM V diagnosis.

Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.

Requirements

solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with WELLSTONE in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionIntake assessmentsTreatment planningDe-escalationDSM V diagnosisClinical documentationBehavior managementPsychiatric rehabilitationCrisis screeningCollaborationMental health assessmentAdult specific competencies

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Triage Therapist at WELLSTONE a 2.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at WELLSTONE is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Intake assessments, Treatment planning, De-escalation, DSM V diagnosis, Clinical documentation, Behavior management, Psychiatric rehabilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Triage Therapist conducts intake assessments and crisis screenings for clients entering the emergency services department. They are responsible for developing initial treatment plans and collaborating with the clinical team to provide effective mental health services.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.