LPC or LCSW - Full-Time
Listed compensation
$49-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Behavioral and Substance Abuse Counseling (BSAC)
Madison, AL
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Come Join Our Team!
At Behavioral and Substance Abuse Counseling our purpose is to provide superior mental healthcare for our clients through the use of the most current, evidence-based treatments and counseling techniques provided by our well-trained team of licensed therapists so that individuals can cope more effectively and thrive in an increasingly challenging world.
We are seeking an experienced licensed professional to join our team. In this position, you will provide individual and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will be providing clinical consultations with medical providers. Additionally, you will provide brief and crisis interventions to clients as needed.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, great benefits, including a retirement plan, and a flexible hybrid work schedule. We believe that exceptional client care begins with therapist care, which is why we foster a supportive environment that honors your work-life balance.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services.
- Provide brief intervention and crisis intervention as needed.
- Develop treatment plans, write and maintain progress notes.
- Make appropriate referrals for clients.
- Participate in regular/recurring staff meetings.
What You Bring
Current/Unrestricted Alabama Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Master's Degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.
At least 3 years of counseling experience in behavioral health with a demonstrated level of clinical counseling skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice.
Experience in the medical field working with mental health issues is preferred, as well as with groups and diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic settings.
EOE
Background Check: All final candidates for employment will undergo a thorough background check that covers criminal records, past employment verification, and educational verification. By applying for this position, you agree to permit the company to conduct this pre-employment screening. Please be aware that an offer of employment is contingent upon receiving satisfactory results from this background check.
Drug Screening: In addition, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Our drug-free policy supports our commitment to providing a safe and productive work environment. Continued employment is also subject to compliance with our drug-free workplace policy.
Confidentiality and Fair Assessment: All information obtained through background checks and drug screenings will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for employment. The company is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices, ensuring that all candidates are assessed equally and without discrimination.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to these pre-employment screening procedures. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to contact our HR department.
This disclaimer sets clear expectations for applicants regarding the mandatory background and drug screenings, while also affirming the company's commitment to fairness and confidentiality in the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. Develop treatment plans, maintain progress notes, and perform crisis interventions as needed.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work. Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Alabama license as an LPC or LCSW with at least 3 years of counseling experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LPC or LCSW - Full-Time at Rocket City HR a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,335 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,335 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | Alabama index 88.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Alabama | 69 active | 6,347 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 70% remote · 18% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,509 in the last 30 days | 1,458 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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