DTPM Inc·Athens, Alabama
Provide behavioral health and substance use treatment services, including crisis intervention and living-skills training for adults and families. Manage client records and coordinate care with community partners and probation departments.
Family Life Center, Inc. is seeking a dependable and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to provide behavioral health and substance use treatment services to adults and their families. This position works collaboratively with clients, treatment staff, community partners, probation departments, and other authorized agencies to support recovery and successful program participation.
Pay will be based on education, credentials, and relevant experience.
Primary responsibilities
Provide basic living-skills training, psychoeducational services, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, and other authorized treatment services.
Provide case-management services throughout program participation and assist with coordinating continuing care.
Consult with clinical and program staff regarding appropriate treatment approaches and client interventions.
Maintain cooperative relationships with community treatment providers, probation departments, and other authorized agencies.
Prepare timely, accurate, and complete client records and billing documentation.
Ensure client files comply with Family Life Center policies and applicable Alabama Department of Mental Health, Alabama Medicaid, and contracting-agency requirements.
Participate in required training opportunities and staff meetings.
Assist with general administrative duties, special projects, and other assignments as needed.
The position involves periods of sitting, standing, and walking and may occasionally require lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Family Life Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
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.
