WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices 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.

Location: Wallace State Community College

What we're looking for:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or related field
• Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LPC or LMFT)
• At least 5 years experience post licensure
• Good organizational & documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct comprehensive individual assessments on new or returning student clients
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions
• Assess client’s risk of suicidal/homicidal ideations
• Maintain confidentiality of client information, treatment and records
• Coordination and consultation with faculty regarding student needs and planning for student success
• Education of students and faculty on mental and addiction
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and/or required
• Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
• When necessary, referral to internal or external specialists or community resources to assist the client in treatment options
• When applicable, assist family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting clients
• Participate in various meetings to include departmental, divisional or other meetings as required
• Maintain current on new developments in counseling
• Conduct follow up with clients, internal and/or external individuals
• Maintain Licensure
• Complete billing documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with internal staff regarding client’s progress such as Case Managers, Medical Staff, etc.
• Perform timely documentation of the assessment in EMR
• Develop a treatment plan based on clinical experience and knowledge in partnership with the client
• Present cases to psychiatrists regarding client’s medication and/or need
• High level of autonomy while working
• Access to state-of-the-art college campus facilities
• Therapy services are offered to the student client for free on behalf of Wallace. No fee collection required.
• WellStone full time benefits of health insurance, extensive PTO, paid holidays, and retirement options

What WellStone offers:

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision rates
• 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 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