Childrens St. Clair County DHR Therapist
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY·Pell City, Alabama
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY·Pell City, Alabama
The therapist provides mental health assessments, individual, family, and group therapy to children and families with behavioral problems. They also collaborate with DHR staff and community resources to develop and implement individualized service plans.
Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling with an emphasis on clinical services for children and adolescents. A completed Master’s level internship required. Licensed professionals preferred. Two years’ experience working with children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families in a community setting with an emphasis on clinical services is preferred. Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
Knowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families. Knowledge of psychotherapy principals and techniques. Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their uses and side effects. Ability to perform individual, group and family therapy to include behavior modification, R.E.T., parent education and problem-solving skills. Ability to make clinical decisions/recommendations in crisis situations regarding children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families. Ability to communicate effectively (expressive and written) with a multi-disciplinary team to include Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Probation Office/Family Court, School Staff, and other mental health professionals. Ability to use technology to perform job duties, to include maintaining charts, notating billable services, and documentation of travel. Ability to organize and manage one’s own activities with a minimum of direct supervision. Ability to work flexible hours due to the special needs of the target population and their families. Participate on a rotation 24 hour on call roster. Qualifications
A Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling with a completed internship is required. Candidates should have experience working with children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and possess a valid driver's license.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.
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