Mental Health Therapist

Jbs Mental Health Authority; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Mental Health Authority in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide individual and group therapy to adults on-site. The role requires completing clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation per regulatory standards, psychoeducation for clients and families, and participation in case reviews.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related behavioral health field; licensure or eligibility preferred.
• Experience providing mental health services to children, youth and adults in community-based or outpatient settings.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus; strong communication and crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop/update treatment plans.
• Document services per regulatory and agency standards.
• Coordinate care with internal team members and external providers.
• Participate in case reviews and provide psychoeducation to clients and families.
• Support crisis intervention and contribute to a trauma-informed environment.

Skills

Clinical planning

Social Work

Mental health assessment

Family therapy

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis management

Bilingual abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Job description

Company Description JBS Mental Health Authority provides individualized mental health services to children, youth, and adults with a focus on resilience and wellness. The organization is committed to offering education, treatment, and support that empower individuals to live meaningful and productive lives of their choice. Services are person-centered, emphasizing respect, dignity, and collaboration in care planning. Team members work together to help individuals build skills, strengthen coping strategies, and access community resources that support long-term recovery and wellbeing.

Role Description The Mental Health Therapist is a full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham, AL. This position is responsible for providing individual and group therapy to adults using evidence-informed approaches aligned with person-centered care. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, documenting services in accordance with regulatory and agency standards, and coordinating care with internal team members and external providers. The therapist will participate in case reviews, provide psychoeducation to clients and families, support crisis intervention as needed, and contribute to a collaborative, trauma-informed environment that promotes resilience and wellness.

Qualifications

• Clinical planning skills, including Treatment Planning and documentation of therapeutic goals.
• Practice-based skills in Social Work and Case Management to coordinate services and advocate for client needs.
• Strong Mental Health assessment and intervention skills, including experience with diverse diagnoses and levels of care.
• Competence in Family Therapy and working with multi-generational households and caregivers.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field; appropriate state licensure or eligibility preferred.
• Experience providing mental health services to children, youth, and adults in community-based or outpatient settings.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records, manage time effectively, and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, cultural humility, and crisis management skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.