WellStone is North Alabama’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year in Huntsville and Cullman . We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults. (Sign on Bonus may be available to highly qualified candidates)

We are hiring for an In-Home Children's Therapist.

What we're looking for:

• Masters in a social sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship

• 1 year postmasters clinical experience preferred

• Excellent 5 year driving record & reliable transportation

• Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance as outlined in the amount of $100k/$300k/$50k

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

• Prefer minimum of one year working with seriously emotionally disturbed children (SED)

• Ability to work non-traditional hours if necessary

• Ability to work as a member of a Team

What you'll be doing:

• Assist Therapist in assessing & implementing treatment program for clients and their families
• Review referral source information to determine needs/priorities in therapy or in case mgmt.
• Provide client’s family immediate intervention in situations where a client faces out of home placement
• Facilitate the reunification & reinforce client back into his/her family or other less restrictive environment when out of home placement has occurred
• Assist in providing and presenting assessments, treatment goals and progress towards goals at staff meetings
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in clients electronic record on a weekly basis to include case formulations, intakes, progress notes, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention as necessary
• Adhere to and fulfill requirements as outlined by the DMH/MR State Standards of Care, Federal and State Regulations as well as MHC Policies
• Work with Outreach Program Manager and co-therapist to assist family on a 24/7 call basis
• Other duties as requested or outlined by the Program Manager, Division Director, Chief Clinical Officer and/or CEO

What we offer:

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b/401a with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.

Education

• Masters or better in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, etc