YWCA Central Alabama·Birmingham, Alabama
Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to victims of domestic violence and residents of transitional housing. Facilitate support groups and provide mental health education and crisis line coverage across multiple counties.
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Communications, Public Relations or other related field required. Three years of relevant experience, including experience in crisis intervention, currently licensed as one (1) of the following: Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (MFT Associate) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapy. Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners. Valid Alabama driver’s license and personal automobile insurance. Knowledge of the services counties and their resources. Ability to travel throughout the three (3) county service areas (Blount, Jefferson, St. Clair). How to apply, please visit the website at https://ywcabham.org/landing-page/work-here/. For information on YWCA Central Alabama, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://ywcabham.org/. YWCA Central Alabama is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. Must hold a valid Alabama license as an ALC, LPC, LMFT, MFT Associate, or LCSW.
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.