Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour
Licensed Professional Counselor - Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It's all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About you
● You're a fully-licensed Professional Counselor at a Master's level or above with LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
● You're ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance.
About Headway
Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who'd otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless - empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we've helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need.
How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
- Built-in compliance: Stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
- Expansive coverage: Work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
- Increase your earnings: Secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to our nationwide insurance network.
- Dependable payments: Build stability in your practice with predictable bi-weekly payments you can count on.
- Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
- Free continuing education: Nurture your long-term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your clients
● Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
● Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Please note: At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you're welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
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Licensed Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) - Seale, AL
Licensed professional counselor job in Steele, AL
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Earnings of up to $115,000 plus.
Is this you?
Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
Seeking work life balance.
Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Therapists:
Flexible work schedules.
Generous ‘above market' compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
Collegial work environment.
Newly designed and modern offices.
Full administrative support.
Latest in digital technology.
Strong work/life balance.
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
Fully licensed and credentialed in Georgia
Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
About LifeStance Health LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use ****************** or *************************** Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with ******************* domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ...@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-###-####. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Master's Degree
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community! * Full benefits available on DAY ONE * Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
* Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
* Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available
Ready to get started? Here's what we're looking for in our newest team member!
As a Substance Abuse Counselor you'll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You'll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.
For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers has been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality, and best-in-class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").
Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you'll be making a big positive impact on your local community??
Essential Functions:
* Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
* Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
* Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
* Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
* Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
* Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
* Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
* Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
* Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.
Benefits:
* Early morning hours (Allows for a great work-life balance)
* Competitive Pay
* Generous PTO
* Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* Short/Long Term Disability
* 401k with up to 3% matching
* Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
* Referral bonus (up to $2,000)
Essential Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.
Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.
Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job or State Requirements
Master's degree in Human Services field
Afterschool Lead Counselor - Edgewood Elementary (Homewood)
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Job Details Homewood City Schools - Birmingham, AL $16.00 - $16.00 HourlyDescription
The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Academy. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Assists Site Director in management duties, administrative tasks, and other responsibilities as needed.
Essential Functions:
Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (All-day camps are provided for some school closures and shifts will range between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.)
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
Assists Site Director with activity schedules, daily procedures, and management of the Afterschool Site.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
• Attend required abuse risk management training annually
• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum age of 21 years old.
Previous experience working at a YMCA Childcare Program is preferred.
Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):
First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
Requisite Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).
Physical Demands:
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
Ability to be physically active includes but is not limited to walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the job's essential functions.
LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Hoover Family Medicine Clinic
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Work Schedule: Full Time Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To provide initial and ongoing clinical therapy services to adult serious illness patients and families. To understand and assess the psychosocial impact of serious illness on patients and their families. To provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information. To work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to effect optimal patient and family outcomes. To serve as a resource for the oncology program and ancillary departments.
Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field and two (2) years of relevant experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners required.
TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strives to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Mental Health Professional
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Job Details Birmingham, ALJob Posting Date(s) 07/30/2025Description
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403 ************** | *************************
JOB DESCRIPTION: LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Title: Licensed Mental Health Professional
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary:
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) is a human services nonprofit organization serving
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Vermont, New York, and Wisconsin. Founded
in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is one of the region's longest-serving nonprofit
organizations, providing alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school
students and their families. For more information, please visit *****************************
Position Summary: The Licensed Mental Health Professional will be responsible for working
collaboratively with Birmingham City Schools (BCS) to provide comprehensive mental health services,
including assessment, individual and group therapy, linkages to psychiatric services, and case
management.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Promote early identification and intervention for students experiencing mental health
challenges.
• Perform assessments using universal screening tools to identify students' strengths, mental
health concerns, behavioral issues, and their appropriateness for services.
• Develop a comprehensive individualized treatment plan that addresses students' holistic
needs
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Provide therapy for students identified with autism.
• Provide therapy for students with contraindicating diagnoses.
• Connect students with psychiatric services for medication management and/or psychiatric care as
necessary.
• Support school staff in addressing students' behavioral challenges.
• Connect students and their families to community resources and supportive services as
necessary.
• Crisis prevention, intervention, and response in partnerships with schools' crisis response
teams.
• Provide professional development, learning, consultation, and coaching services for licensed and
certified mental health staff and school staff, as requested.
• Work with building administrators, counseling staff, and parents to meet student educational and
social-emotional needs.
• Enhance student academic achievement, attendance, and overall success through mental health
interventions using ongoing data collection and progress monitoring.
• Provide aftercare services for students who have returned to school following
treatment.
• Participate in student meetings, including IEP, 504, PST, and Class 3 Hearings, as requested by
BCS.
Skills: • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary school team
• Ability to communicate clearly with school leadership and staff, as well as students
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidential records and reports.
Education and Experience:
• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, school counseling, counseling, or
related program.
• Licensed in the state of Alabama as a Professional Counselor (PC), Independent Clinical Social
Worker (LICSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or a similar professional license.
• A minimum of three years of experience providing mental health therapeutic services.
• Trained as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
• Trained in the provision of therapy for youth identified with autism.
• Trained in the provision of therapy for youth with contraindicating diagnoses.
• Experience providing direct services to students.
• Experience working collaboratively with school leadership and staff to address students' mental
and behavioral health.
• Experience with family outreach and engagement.
• Experience with crisis intervention.
Work Environment: School settings
Work Hours: This is a 10-month, full-time position.
Travel: Travel is occasional, between schools.
EEO Statement: TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not
discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color,
religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental
disability, veteran
status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
Easy ApplyBehavioral Health Counselor ***$7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!***
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
***$7,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*** STATEMENT OF VALUES: Cooper Green Mercy strives to be THE choice for health care in our community. We honor this commitment by embracing our core values of:
• Kindness,
• Inclusion,
• Cleanliness, and
• Attention to Detail
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Psychiatric Counselor will provide professional clinical counseling to facilitate patients in overcoming specific behavioral and mental health challenges using the tools of psychotherapy and other counseling methods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health counseling, with a focus on supporting individuals coping with psychiatric disorders or psychosocial stressors in an outpatient environment. Will assist patients in obtaining social services through various welfare agencies and healthcare providers that fall beyond the general purview of mental health counseling by focusing on social, economic, and environmental factors that affect the patients' psychological and physical wellbeing. Counselor will also undertake various other duties as outlined to support the wellbeing of our patients within the healthcare setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conducts psychotherapy sessions with psychiatry patients. Includes group, individual and family sessions.
• Maintains knowledge of current professional trends and developments.
• Interviews patients, families, and significant others to obtain personal history relative to diagnosis and treatment.
• Provides psychosocial clinical assessment.
• Develops, implements and/or facilitates specialized training within the Mental Health Program.
• Provides case management/casework functions.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patients' mental health needs, strengths, and resources.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to include behavioral health providers e.g., Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist.
• Monitor patients' progress and implement treatment plans as necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Coordinate care and facilitate referrals to medical social workers, lay navigators, community resources, support services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation or clinical assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in accordance with Cooper Green Mercy Health Authority compliance, policy, procedure, and Standard Operation Procedures.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings and professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Utilizing the facility's EHR, perform documentation of the patient's assessment, interventions, and ongoing collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, providers, and other pertinent stakeholders.
• Assist in crafting departmental policies and procedures, and ensure they are followed, especially those related to patient care, patient privacy and confidentiality and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Commitment to cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and ethical practice.
• Experience and proficiency in crisis intervention techniques for managing acute psychiatric crisis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of the applicable laws and ethics concerning the treatment of psychologically ill patients.
• Proficiency in delivering evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy) CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR).
• Experience working in an ambulatory care, outpatient mental health setting or inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of community related resources, programs, and agencies related to healthcare/behavioral health care.
• Knowledge of the types of behavioral/mental illnesses and disorders and their characteristics (or
behavioral patterns) that typically occur in individuals.
Position Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related Human Services field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Currently licensed as a(n) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC), currently licensed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners or currently licensed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy required.
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
Women's & Children's Counselor
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Briarwood Presbyterian Church (PCA) seeks to hire a full-time Women's and Children's Counselor to serve our counseling ministry. She will counsel from a Reformed view of Scripture and will serve in this position as a member of our church. She will possess strong relational, organizational, and communication skills; will receive and review intake forms and assign cases to our staff and lay counselors; and will work well with our team to accomplish ministry plans and objectives. We hold to and humbly serve from a biblical counseling perspective. The qualified candidate will have earned a master's degree in biblical counseling or the equivalent; served at least five years in a counseling/discipleship setting; and shown herself to be a skillful and winsome practitioner in our approach to counseling. An interested candidate should inquire with resume to Patti Claud at ********************
Salary: Undisclosed
Requirements
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSTION TITLE: Women's & Children's Counselor REPORTS TO: Director of Counseling Ministry
EMPLOYEE NAME: EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE DATE:
DEPARTMENT: Shepherding APPROVALS (Initials) BY: DATE:
I. POSITION SUMMARY This person will oversee and provide counseling to women and children within the Briarwood Counseling Ministry, which focus may overlap with occasional support of men as appropriate. She will possess strong relational, organizational, and communication skills. She will work well with coworkers and volunteers. She will receive and review intake forms from prospective counselees and assign cases to our staff and lay counselors. She will counsel from a Reformed view of Scripture and will serve in this position as a member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.
II. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / ETHOS: The qualified candidate will have earned a master's degree in biblical counseling or the equivalent; served at least five years in a counseling/discipleship setting; and shown herself to be a skillful and winsome practitioner in our approach to counseling. She will hold to and serve from a biblical counseling perspective as defined by "The Confessional Statement of the Biblical Counseling Coalition," and seek to engage those outside our tradition with humility and respect.
SKILLS: Counseling - equipped and effective in biblical counseling, which includes counseling women and children; Administration - organized and proficient in planning and getting logistical tasks done. Capable of managing both tasks and people; Communication - able to relate effectively with coworkers generally, and with counselees specifically; Team - works well with a team to accomplish ministry plans and objectives; Computer Literacy - Comfortable and proficient in computer skills necessary in a windows environment.
III. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Counseling Women and Children - Maintain a counseling load of 15-20 sessions each week. Assist the Director of Counseling and lay counselors as needed in collaborative counseling. Provide advocacy for women and children in conflicted situations. Have a heart for and be proactive in counsel and care for the afflicted and vulnerable.
2. Coordinating Lay Counselors - Assist the Director of Counseling with the administration of the Counseling Ministry Team. Receive and review Personal Data Inventory (PDI) from prospective counselees. Assign new counselees to the appropriate staff or lay counselors. Maintain a running record of counseling cases, including assigned pairings, date started, and date completed.
3. Coordinating Premarital Counselors - Assist the Director of Counseling with the administration of the Premarital Counseling Ministry Team. Receive Personal Data Inventory (PDI), Temperament Survey, and payment for the Prepare/Enrich assessment from prospective counselees. Assign new counselees to the appropriate staff or lay counselors. Maintain a running record of counseling cases, including assigned pairings, date started, and date completed.
4. Supporting the Counseling Ministry - Support the vision, mission, values, and goals under the supervision of the Director of the Briarwood Counseling Ministry. Will attain any certification needed for the effectiveness of the ministry as assigned by the Director of Counseling. Will faithfully fulfill any additional assignments
How to Apply
Primary Contact: Patti Claud
Email: ********************
Phone: **********
Apply Online: View
Easy ApplyPsychotherapist or Psychologist
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Addiction Treatment and Mental Health Issues
Our client is an experts in private addiction treatment. They stands out for its comprehensive medical, therapeutic, and clinical care, which supports individualized and personalized treatment for every client.
Providing services to the military and companies supporting their employees, and directly to individuals, our teams have helped thousands of people and families dealing with substance use disorders, mental health issues, or PTSD acquire the skills they need to make meaningful changes in their lives and develop the healthy lifestyle they deserve.
Our client has one of the largest network of public and private services for the treatment of addiction, trauma, and mental health issues in the country.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the clinical team, you will contribute to the 360° treatment program for in-house patients dealing with addictions and/or trauma.
Lead and facilitate group and individual therapy sessions.
Use your skills to support clients with various addiction and mental health issues.
Collaborate in developing treatment plans alongside the broader medical and clinical team. Communication within the multidisciplinary team is an integral part of the role.
This is a permanent part-time or full-time position, ranging from 15 to 35 hours per week, onsite during weekdays only.
Qualifications:
Member of a professional order authorized to provide group and individual therapy.
A strong desire to support people dealing with addiction.
Employee Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package and group insurance.
Defined benefit pension up to 4% of salary.
Maternity and parental leave top-up.
Stable but flexible schedule.
Bilingual Social Services Assistant
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Job Description Last Updated on September 28, 2023
Social Services Assistant
Reports to Social Services Coordinator
Background: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Alabama. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization. This is an exciting, fast-paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high-quality care.
Purpose: As a social services assistant, you provide vital support to social workers and other mental health professionals in offering services to the community that they desperately need. You may deal with rehabilitation, psychology, and social work needs as you provide support for families and client services to the community. Your goal is to aid social workers in offering the benefits or community services that are most applicable and helpful to them. As a social services assistant, you have the opportunity to change lives by providing aid many don't even realize is available to them. Your goal is to identify needs and determine the best ways to overcome them with the services available to the citizens of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Keep accurate, updated, and organized records after every patient visit to ensure that there are no undocumented breaks between treatments or visits
Answer questions about benefits available to individuals or refer them to the correct organization to get help
Discuss benefits like child care, food stamps, housekeeping, sanitation, and money management to determine needs versus wants
Review and submit reports requested by the Social Services Coordinator or Case Managers
Interview family members or individuals to obtain a complete family history to more closely determine which services are appropriate and needed
Assist with sliding fee applications
Assist with patient assistant applications
Assist with clerical needs, as requested.
Complete transportation and home visits, as requested
Regular and punctual attendance in the office during business hours
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge about any of the following areas of social services: marriage, speech, sociology, personal health, human biology or casework methods
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
High level of flexibility and willingness to help with the daily tasks
Preferred:
Experience in some type of customer service role
Auto-ApplyOutpatient Mental Health Therapist
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Employee Status: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
About Us
Mamaya Health was born out of a bold ambition: to shape a future where mental health care is accepted as a fundamental human right. We believe therapy is a lifeline, not a luxury - which is why we accept most major insurances and offer sliding scale options to reduce financial barriers.
Our mission: mental healthcare for women, for those she loves, for every season. We envision a world where everyone has equitable access to high-quality care through all stages of life.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, fully licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our outpatient team. Supported by the Outpatient Clinical Team Lead, you will deliver excellent clinical care, uphold our mission and values, and contribute to a collaborative, client-centered practice.
Who You Are
A thoughtful, mission-driven clinician with a passion for empowering clients.
Flexible, collaborative, and autonomous, with strong cultural competence and inclusivity.
Committed to growth, accountability, and high-quality care.
Job Duties + Functions
Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy, maintaining a caseload that supports at least 12 completed client sessions per week (minimum availability: 15 hours/week, with opportunity to grow).
Complete timely documentation within Mamaya Health's established timeframes.
Collaborate with Team Lead and other departments as needed to ensure best practices and compliance.
Manage and maintain an individual book of business, monitoring caseload health and proactively addressing key performance indicators
Routinely utilize measurement-based care, incorporating assessments to track client outcomes and inform treatment.
Coordinate care with other providers (e.g., medication prescriber, PCP, OB-GYN, dietitian, other therapists) and family members as appropriate.
Actively participate in monthly and quarterly meetings with Mamaya Health Leadership
Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related mental health field.
Independently licensed (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, etc) in the state of Alabama.
Prior experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization, or residential treatment settings.
Familiarity with evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusivity and cultural humility.
Strong self-accountability and autonomy
Orthodontic Clinician I
Licensed professional counselor job in Hoover, AL
Looking for a career that makes you smile? We're seeking an Orthodontic Clinician I to join our growing team. Responsible for delivering positive clinical experience to all patients while following strict adherence to company policies as well as state dental laws, rules and regulations under the direction and close supervision of an Orthodontist.
How you'll make us better:
Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances under close supervision of the Orthodontist
Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data and transcribe doctor notes
Perform laboratory procedures under close supervision of the Orthodontist
Review remote monitoring dashboard including review/triage patient scans, responding to direct patient messages, and triage notifications
Educate patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols
Your special skills:
We're proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you've got the following, you'll fit right in:
Ability build rapport with patients
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
Ability to use hand tools
Ability to set priorities regarding patient care, manage full schedules and multi-task
Prerequisites for success:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Some dental/orthodontic industry experience preferred
Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
CPR certification if required by state Dental Board
The Perks:
In exchange for the dynamic contribution you'll bring to our team, we offer:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members
Why Smile Doctors?
As the nation's leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.
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Social Services Assistant
Licensed professional counselor job in Oneonta, AL
Job Description
Join Our Compassionate Team at TLC Nursing Center as a Social Services Assistant!
Located at 212 Ellen Street, Oneonta, AL 35121, TLC Nursing Center is a 101-bed facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our residents. We are seeking a Social Services Assistant to help address the psychosocial needs of our residents and their families.
As a Social Services Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, advocacy, and resources to residents and families.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Social Services Director in conducting psychosocial assessments of residents upon admission and throughout their stay.
Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and families to address issues related to adjustment, coping, and grief.
Help residents access community resources and services, including financial assistance, housing options, and social support programs.
Coordinate family meetings, support groups, and educational sessions to facilitate communication and address concerns effectively.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, therapists, and administrators, to develop and implement care plans that address residents' psychosocial needs.
Document resident interactions, assessments, and interventions in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences to review resident progress, set goals, and address psychosocial issues impacting care.
Support residents in maintaining connections with social networks, including friends, family, and community organizations.
Provide assistance and advocacy for residents in resolving conflicts, accessing services, and upholding their rights and preferences.
Benefits:
TLC Nursing Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Paid time off.
If you are a compassionate individual with a background in social services and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for seniors, we invite you to apply for the Social Services Assistant position at TLC Nursing Center.
Join us in our mission to create a supportive and caring environment where residents thrive and maintain their dignity and independence.
Apply today to become part of our dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our residents and their families!
Background Checks:
As part of our employment process, all candidates may be subject to a background check. This check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and reference checks. The information obtained through these background checks will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for employment with TLC Nursing Center. Any discrepancies or false information provided by the candidate may result in disqualification from consideration for employment or termination if already employed. By applying for employment, you consent to the background check process as outlined above.
Drug Screening:
TLC Nursing Center is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. As such, all candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to undergo drug screening. Drug screening may include testing for illegal substances as well as certain prescription medications that may impair job performance or safety. Refusal to undergo drug screening or testing positive for prohibited substances may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. By applying for employment, you consent to the drug screening process as outlined above.
Notice of Nondiscrimination:
TLC Nursing Center does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits of any of its activities or in employment, whether carried out directly by TLC Nursing Center or through a contractor or any other entity with whom it arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (45 C.F.R. Part 80), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 84), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (45 C.F.R. Part 91).
Confidentiality:
All information obtained through the background check and drug screening process will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for employment with TLC Nursing Center.
Legal Compliance:
Please note that the background check and drug screening policies may be subject to additional requirements or variations based on local, state, or federal laws.
Please note: This disclaimer is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract of employment. Policies and procedures regarding background checks and drug screenings may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change at the discretion of TLC Nursing Center.
Counselor - SLG, South & East (IT Strategy & Transformation in the Public Sector)
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
Counselors advise, guide and provide insights to IT Leaders in Small and Medium Public Sector market segments. Their main objective is to assist senior IT leaders in delivering improved results by optimizing decision making, mitigating risk and addressing the challenges they face on their path to professional excellence.
You'll be a good fit if you....
* Provide services exclusively to ~20-25 accounts annually, as assigned
* Assist members to make best use of their Info-Tech memberships, leveraging all entitlements within their memberships
* Arrange and engage in value-based client conversations and create value for members, providing technology and industry insights and professional advice to our members in-person and virtually
* Evaluate members' needs and work with them to set objectives and develop a strategy/work plan within the terms and conditions of the membership agreement
* Embrace Info-Tech Research Group culture of continuous learning by participating in on-going self and industry development activities
* Provide proactive thought leadership and new ideas not "asked for" on behalf of the client's membership
* Participate in regular communication / support / education and participation with Sales Leaders and Account Directors to complete account planning and support efforts
* Leverage ITRG and 3rd party assets to deliver on promises within the memberships
* Diagnose member value expectations and pain points, and connect them with appropriate Info-Tech Research Group product solutions
Key Responsibilities
* Possess up to 15 years of Senior IT, Customer Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Services and/or Research and Advisory experience in the Public Sector.
* Strong background in any facet of Information Technology including but not limited to Infrastructure, Applications, Architecture, Consulting, or Customer Relationship.
* Strong people relationship management skills; operational and systems development skills and experience in business writing, financial budgeting, management and reporting
* In depth understanding of various Public Sector management roles, politics, human behavior and predictive scenarios related to IT leadership
* Ability to coordinate service delivery activities and respond to diverse needs of a variety of key-stakeholders
* Exceptional customer service focus, high professionalism and adherence to ethical principles of conduct
* Strong communication and organizational skills, self-starter
* Ability to adhere to members and Info-Tech Research Group core value as a trusted executive
* Strong verbal, written, facilitation and presentation skills
* Bilingual proficiency in French, Spanish or German is good to have to support our diverse client base across North America and globally.
* Residing in the continental U.S., preferably in the middle to eastern U.S.
* Bachelor's degree in either Computer Science or any business-related discipline
* Ability to travel approx. 25% of the time
Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
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Clinician II - New Heights Children's SMBH Collaboration Therapist - 3474
Licensed professional counselor job in Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Description
Clinician II - New Heights Children's SBMH Collaboration Therapist
Children's Services
Full-Time:40 hours
- Tuscaloosa City Schools- New Heights
Competencies:
In-depth knowledge of medications: medical purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects, interactions; psychotropic purpose for usage, administration details, possible complications, side effects and interactions.
In-depth knowledge of physiological responses to medical illnesses and treatment and psychiatric illnesses and treatment.
Excellent ability to work within the agency to effectively serve the needs of the consumers.
Ability to formulate and implement a holistic treatment plan from information obtained from consumers, their family members (when appropriate) and past and present referral resources.
Excellent ability to work with other program staff in a cooperative, supportive manner.
Must be able to successfully meet State training requirements to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, effective, and efficient recovery services to individuals within the agency's target populations.
Must possess effective understanding of school policy and procedures.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks.
Must possess excellent ability to comprehend and maintain program standards.
Knowledgeable in cultural diversity.
Competent computer skills.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Ensure that all assigned duties are implemented according to IRBH and DMH Standards.
Provide intake assessments and treatment services for children based on eligibility and need.
Provide intake assessment and referrals for treatment for adult for both mental illness and substance use services utilizing the designated assessment protocols.
Provide group therapy and educational/support groups for children and their families as designated by the Department Manager.
Assess the client's need for services based on findings from approved Department of Mental Health Assessment (CANS ASSESSMENT).
Provide the appropriate interventions that are defined in client's treatment plan to guide the client through the continuum of care.
If intervention is not within the departmental scope of services, ensure that client is linked to the appropriate resource.
Complete appropriate reviews of clinical documentation; reviews should assess client's response to treatment, the accuracy of previously defined goals, objectives and interventions, and support the need to continue or discontinue any part of the treatment plan.
Complete documentation within established times per Indian Rivers' policy. Ensure complete and accurate data is maintained in AVATAR, (diagnosis approval, admission flow, open episodes, enrollment)
Attend and actively participate in SBMH meetings, treatment team meetings, I.E.P. meetings, etc. as assigned.
Ensure safety of consumers, preserving basic human and legal rights.
Demonstrate appropriate and ethical behavior at all times.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work and the completion of work assignments.
Respond to phone calls/communication in a timely manner.
Ensure that agency vehicles have pre-trip inspections, monthly maintenance checks, and provide report documentation to supervisor and Facilities Manager.
If a company vehicle is not available utilize a personal vehicle to accomplish work related duties. Indian Rivers will reimburse mileage.
Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills to maintain appropriate client contact and services in various school settings.
Provides outreach community services (may require home visits) as required by supervisor or program standards.
Obtain and maintain training and certification in administration of the CANS assessment.
Provide consultation and education to the general public and school personnel as needed.
Provide and/or arrange in-service training programs as needed.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth by the Department Manager.
Represent the Organization in an accurate and professional manner.
Follow IRBH Policy and Procedures.
Maintain communication and awareness of current Organization events by reading memos, emails, bulletin boards, and communication logs.
Work independently and/or with teams to complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
Work with school counselors to ensure appropriate scheduling of clients, in accordance with SMBH Agreement.
Support Organizational Code of Conduct, Standards Compliance, HIPAA, and Security Programs by ensuring job tasks are performed in a legal and ethical manner, assessing the work area for non-compliance, and notifying the supervisor, manager, Executive Director or designee as appropriate, and maintaining training requirements and understanding that training is a required condition of employment.
Adhere to attendance and punctuality policy by allowing adequate time to arrive, clock-in and assume responsibilities at designated time, adhering to meal and break times and making timely requests for annual leave and reporting the need for sick leave in accordance with policy.
Comply with all standards related to safety and health by maintaining current TB Test, CPR/First Aid, CPI, and by reporting infections and on-the-job injuries in accordance with policy.
Identify opportunities for improving the quality of services provided by the department and the organization.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor or Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in behavioral sciences required.
At least 2 years experience in a community mental health setting preferred.
At least 1 year experience in a school mental health setting preferred.
Current Alabama driver's license and good driving record as defined by Indian Rivers' policy.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Working Conditions, HIPAA and Other Guidelines
Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.
HIPAA: Must be knowledgeable of and abide by HIPAA regulations with regard to protected health information as defined by HIPAA and IRBH. Minimally accesses verbal, written, and /or electronic PHI, usually incidentally to an approved use and /or disclosure as pertains to consumer's financial, demographic, and/or clinical data.
Working Conditions: Works in general office environment and in outpatient facilities; may require long hours. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line phone and fax machine. Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of-control consumers.
Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform essential functions.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Employees Retirement System of Alabama
Prescription Drug Coverage
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Indian Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Employer participates in E-Verify
Adv. Practice Clinician - Northport Medical Center-Northport, AL
Licensed professional counselor job in Northport, AL
Relias Healthcare is a physician led emergency medicine and hospital medicine staffing and solutions company. Since day one, our mission has been to create environments where physicians have the resources to practice high quality care while providing our health system partners value and innovative solution. When people ask the reason for our success, we tell them Providers are our priority!
Facility Information:
Northport Medical Center is part of the DCH Health System, offering specialty programs including a women's pavilion, neonatal ICU, rehabilitation pavilion, and comprehensive joint program. Job Details: Full Time Emergency Medicine APC
• 38K annual ED volume
• 22-bed ER (6 psych beds, 4 fast-track rooms)
• 12 shifts / 144 hours per month
• 24-hour physician coverage (12-hour shifts)
• 24-36 hours of APC coverage
• Specialty services: lab, pharmacy, imaging, general surgery, orthopedics
• EMR: Meditech Expanse
Requirements:
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• 1-2 years emergency medicine experience preferred
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS required
Benefits:
W2 Employment
Health, Dental, and Vision
401K and matching
Malpractice + Tail Coverage
Flexible Scheduling
Clinical Assessment Clinician
Licensed professional counselor job in Northport, AL
Will conduct assessments to determine the disposition that best addresses a patient's needs; Will provide clinical interventions which best support the patient's stabilization and resolution of the crisis or problem; Work with referral sources to facilitate admissions to the behavioral health unit(s) of the facility.
Responsibilities
Patient Rights and Organization Ethics
Ensures patient dignity and respects patient's values.
Employee answers the phone in a courteous and efficient fashion, responding accurately to all requests for information and routine phone calls.
As assigned, greets visitors, patients, and their families coming to the unit. Employee displays empathetic and helpful attitude.
Operates within ethical standards.
Schedules assessments and appointments accurately.
Improving organizational Performance
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. Actively participates in department processes as requested.
Responds quickly and accurately to all intake calls to the unit.
Accurately gathers and records information on intake form.
Displays good communication and patient assessment skills.
Communicates results and trends to Manager.
Provides feedback to Manager on ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Care of Patient
Monitoring and supervision of behavioral health patients in ER.
Assessment, referrals and linkages for ER patients.
Provide direct care such as crisis counseling, proving psychosocial support, assessment of danger to self or others and de-escalation.
Management of the Environment of Care
Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to Manager. Continuum of Care
Consulting with receiving ER or Psychiatric Emergency Services staff on medical clearance for patients being transferred for admission
Provides resources and support for patient before, during and after treatment of patient.
Coordinate admission between referral source and appropriate unit. Management of Information
Request, gather and obtains information from all resources on patients in order to facilitate appropriate treatment decisions.
Completion of Inquiry Form for each patient seen in ER and for each referral received during shift.
Gathering/reviewing of clinical data on patients referred for admission
Consultation with receiving facility psychiatrist regarding ER patients and referrals requesting psychiatric admission.
Verification of insurance coverage and pre-certification for all psychiatric hospitalizations.
Perform various clerical assignments and other duties as assigned by the Manager or appropriate staff.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Develops and maintains an effective department computer system
Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infection
Utilizes universal precautions at all times to prevent and control infection
General Requirements
DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters in Social Work (MSW), with licensure, Licensed Counselor, OR Registered RN If RN, BSN preferred. Current Alabama licensure required. Minimum two years' experience in a psychiatric setting preferred. Must have good communication and patient assessment skills. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental
Potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood and/or body fluids.
Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
CRT monitor exposure.
Physical
Sedentary work
Periods of standing, walking, sitting; repetitive tasks/motions;
Must have good manual dexterity.
Physical presence onsite is essential.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Psychological
Make decisions under pressure,
manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately;
Must be able to manage stress appropriately,
Handle multiple priorities, ability to work alone and work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Auto-ApplyMental Health Therapist
Licensed professional counselor job in Jasper, AL
Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Do you want to know that your job has meaning and that you will be making a lasting impact? If so, then Pathway is the place for you! We are a residential program for adjudicated youth, with the motto of helping today's youth find a new direction in life!
We are seeking a Master's Level Therapist that will be responsible for ensuring that the comprehensive psychosocial needs of his/her clients are identified and effectively met in a safe and structured treatment environment.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Assessing client's needs and designing treatment plans accordingly
Managing caseload and documentation
Conducting individual, group and family counseling sessions
Monitoring client's progress and implementing case management techniques
Making referrals when needed.
Benefits include:
Competitive pay based on experience/license
Health/Dental benefit plans
Supplemental benefit plans
401K
Paid Holidays
Personal Time Off
Supervision for Licensure available after one year of employment!!!
FREE MEALS!!
SMALL CASELOAD OF 8 CLIENTS!!
Case Manager - Adult In-Home
Licensed professional counselor job in Montevallo, AL
Job Description
This position involves providing direct in-home intervention for individuals with Serious Mental Illness. The employee will be a member of a two or three-person team which will provide time limited, home based services. The Primary mission of home-based intervention is to reduce a crisis situation, engage clients in intervention services and prevent out of home placement of the consumers. Services are provided primarily as a team.
This position will service either Elmore or Autauga County
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Provide direct in-home intervention services as part of the two or three-person team.
Respond as part of a team to consumers and individuals in crisis and implement clinical and care coordination services.
Coordinate with Carastar team members and community resources to link individuals in crisis to the appropriate level of care.
Team must be meet a combined team productivity requirement of 80% of their time as direct services.
Complete a SUN Assessment Form on each client utilizing information gained from the client or a significant other.
Determine resources that would meet the needs identified in the SUN Assessment by contacting provider sources, public and private, both in and out of the catchment area.
Prepare a plan for the provision of community mental health services to the targeted individual involved and review such plan not less that once every three months.
Assist in obtaining and coordinating social meaningful day services for the individual, including services relating to daily living activities, transportation services, habilitation and rehabilitation services, prevocational and vocational services, and housing services.
Assist the individual in obtaining income support services, including housing assistance, food stamps, and supplemental security income benefits.
Refer the individual for such other services as may be appropriate.
Complete reports required for client records as well as all forms and paperwork required by Carastar.
Transport clients to services, as well as conduct outreach visits.
Participate in staffing of all assigned cases on a regular basis with other treatment team members.
Participate in training activities as required by the Authority to increase and enhance professional and therapeutic skills.
Ensure consumers are transitioned to a lesser or greater restrictive level of care when appropriate.
Provide mental health consultation to other agencies or providers assisting the Authority's consumers.
Participate in discharge planning within the crisis units as part of a warm handoff to in-home team services.
Document all services within the Electronic Health Record.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of psychotropic drugs concerning their use, misuse, desirable and undesirable effects, and research materials available on these drugs.
Knowledge of assessing the mental status of individuals in need of mental health services.
Considerable knowledge of mental health services and available resources.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with consumers, families, hospital staff and community mental health center staff.
Ability to work in a proactive, assertive, and energetic manner in fulfilling the duties of this position.
Willing to work in non-traditional and in-home settings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
Must complete and receive certification in DMH approved in-home and case management training upon hire.
Reliable transportation and willingness to transport clients.
Ability to work effectively as a treatment team member.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other professionals and other agencies.
Ability to organize and manage one's own activities with a minimum of direct supervision.
Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends if necessary.
Willing to participate in on-call services if necessary.
Ability to quickly establish rapport with clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field from a recognized college or university.
Some experience preferred.
Must meet requirements of Medicaid for approved Medicaid Provider Status.
Must be 25 years old or olderandhold a valid driver's license.
Must maintain a driving record that is acceptable to Carastar's insurance carrier.
Must maintain at least liability coverage on personal vehicles.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed professional counselor job in Birmingham, AL
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It's all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About you
● You're a fully-licensed Mental Health Counselor at a Master's level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
● You're ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance.
About Headway
Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who'd otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless - empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we've helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need.
How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
- Built-in compliance: Stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
- Expansive coverage: Work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
- Increase your earnings: Secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to our nationwide insurance network.
- Dependable payments: Build stability in your practice with predictable bi-weekly payments you can count on.
- Built-in EHR features: Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
- Free continuing education: Nurture your long-term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your clients
● Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
● Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Please note: At this time, Headway can't support mental health professionals that aren't fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you're welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
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