Non-Licensed School Based Therapist
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: WellStone Cullman Main Campus - Cullman, AL
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Human Services Related M. S/M. A LVL Deg
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
- Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday)
- Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Description
The School Based Therapist works with the Cullman County school schools to ensure mental health care services and resources are available without barriers to support students and help them overcome social, emotional. and behavioral challenges that may impede their academic successes and overall well-being.
We have one (1) full-time position available working Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. What you'll be doing: Perform mental health counseling services in an In-School Counseling Program within the school systems in Cullman.
County to reduce barriers in obtaining these services because of travel, time of day, etc. Perform crisis intervention and resolution as necessary. Perform assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges on clients. Manage client caseload to include follow up with clients & guardians.
Assist school personnel and parents with community referral sources. Monitor clients' progress toward goals. Obtain release forms from parents, adhere to confidentiality standards. Document information per standards in electronic client chart, i. e.
Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, referrals, etc. in a timely & accurate manner. Maintain billable service and productivity standards. Attend required training, staff meetings. 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're looking for: Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field with an internship/practicum Previous experience with children/adolescents preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient documentation skills Excellent organizational skills to include suspense/timeframe management 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 and Capella 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 provides mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to students within the Cullman County school system. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with school personnel and families to support student well-being.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, including an internship or practicum. Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills are required, with preference given to those with previous experience working with children or adolescents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Non-Licensed School Based Therapist 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 7,863 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, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 70% 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 | 6.5 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $70k (middle half $63k–$81k)300 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Alabama | 78 active | 7,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 20% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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