Compassionate Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Jobtailor; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Alabama is seeking a licensed outpatient therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct diagnostic assessments, and develop treatment plans in a supportive community clinic.

The role emphasizes completing clinical documentation, using evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with families and schools to improve client outcomes. Primary hours are full-time with a focus on compassionate, client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Active state licensure or license eligibility as LPC-MHSP, LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent behavioral health credential.
• Experience completing assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with Valant EHR is preferred.
• Fully licensed clinicians are preferred and should ideally be credentialed with major insurance panels.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, client-centered care.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a solution-focused approach to treatment.
• Passion for increasing access to mental health services within the community.
• Must answer whether fully licensed to practice in Alabama.
• Must answer whether a Board approved supervisor.
• Must answer willingness to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy services
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and establish appropriate diagnoses
• Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans
• Provide high-quality outpatient therapy services
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plan updates
• Utilize creative, evidence-based interventions to help clients achieve treatment goals
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and other treatment team members
• Deliver exceptional client service and foster a welcoming therapeutic environment
• Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration activities
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 client sessions per week for full-time status
• Perform other duties related to client care and clinical operations as assigned

Skills

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Diagnostic assessment

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Evidence-based interventions

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Client-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related behavioral health field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Valant EHR

EHR systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Alabama is seeking a licensed outpatient therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct diagnostic assessments, and develop treatment plans in a supportive community clinic.

The role emphasizes completing clinical documentation, using evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with families and schools to improve client outcomes. Primary hours are full-time with a focus on compassionate, client-centered care.