Therapist

Bradford Health Services; Warrior (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Generous PTO

Student loan repayment

EAP with CBT modules

Job summary

Bradford Health Services in Warrior, AL seeks a licensed Therapist to provide clinical support to clients at our campus. The role involves psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, individual and group counseling, and coordination with the clinical team.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work, licensure or eligibility, strong crisis intervention skills, and experience with addiction treatment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Professional licensure is required; if not, must qualify to apply for licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse client populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with clear goals.
• Document clinical progress notes and summarize treatment course.
• Provide individual and group therapy for addictive disorders.
• Coordinate care with clinical team, payers, and referrals.
• Incorporate 12-Step principles into therapy and discharge planning.
• Maintain professional demeanor, supervise as needed, and manage caseload effectively.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree or higher in Counseling Psychology/Social Work/related field

Job description

Bradford at Warrior is part of Bradford Health Services, a leader in substance abuse treatment and programs for over 40 years. Our programs meet each individual where they are, providing compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses substance use disorders and prepares patients for long-term success. Whether through counseling, peer support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), residential, PHP, IOP, or extended care programs, we offer a holistic approach to healing that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.

We are seeking a Therapist to add to our dynamic team who can provide clinical support to our clients at our campus in Warrior, AL. Our campus provides a supportive, empathetic, and structured environment where individuals can safely address the root causes of their addiction and rediscover their true selves.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment
• Evaluate and integrate assessment findings from all disciplines and databases into a clinical summary
• Transform issues identified in the treatment focus of the clinical summary into treatment plans with specific goals, objectives and corresponding treatment interventions
• Clearly and legibly document the patient’s clinical course of treatment, in the progress notes
• Manage and coordinate the patient’s work on treatment objectives while keeping the patient, clinical team, payers, and referral sources involved and/or informed of the patient’s progress or lack of progress as appropriate
• Formulate and document a discharge summary that summarizes significant findings, course and progress of the patient with regard to each identified clinical problem, course of treatment and the final assessment of patient’s condition initially, during treatment and at discharge
• Integrate working knowledge of 12-Step Programs and Principles into the therapeutic process and treatment plan while maintaining a professional treatment focus
• Manage caseload, documentation requirements and treatment delivery responsibilities in a professional and acceptable manner
• Conduct individual counseling sessions appropriate for the treatment of the addictive disorders
• Conduct group therapy sessions appropriate for the treatment of addictive disorder
• Conduct specialty groups that are relevant to addiction treatment
• Perform conjoint family counseling, integrating a complete understanding of the underlying dynamics of codependency and the effects of addiction of families
• Conduct basic education lectures and presentations relevant to addiction treatment
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns
• Perform supervision, if assigned, and document supervision of supervisee according to policy and procedure
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner
• Regular attendance
• Perform other professional duties as requested by the Clinical Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field required
• Professional licensure is required. If not, must be qualified to make application for ALC, LPC, LMSW, LICSW, or LMFT licensure within 90 days of hire
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral health management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations
• If recovering, three years of continuous verifiable sobriety

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with group therapy and family therapy modalities
• Specialized training or certification in anger management or life transitions counseling
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Experience in a healthcare or community mental health setting
• Bilingual abilities or experience working with culturally diverse populations

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co‑pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in‑network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work‑life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part‑Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

Bradford Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.