Baptist Health·Montgomery, Alabama
The clinician plans and implements therapy services, including assessments and group, individual, and family therapy. They are also responsible for collaborative discharge planning and may serve as a preceptor to interns.
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician shall plan and implement therapy services.
The Clinician shall function as part of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assessments, group, individual and family therapy, case management, and other therapeutic services.
This individual is also responsible to provide collaborative discharge planning services with patients and their families to promote adequate and timely discharge plans.
In addition, the Clinician may assume primary therapist responsibilities as directed by the Physician.
The Clinician may also serve as a preceptor to Behavioral Health interns.
This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education / Experience: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field required.
Prior experience with psychiatry, behavioral health, and knowledge of case management is preferred.
License / Certification: Active Alabama LMSW or ALC required, BLS required, additional certifications (Secure, ACLS, PALS, etc.) may be required depending upon area assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of HIPAA standards and regulations.
Ability to evaluate and access difficulties and strengths in age specific psycho-social functioning.
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria from the most current DSM.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Primary Location: Crossbridge Behavioral Health Job: Behavioral Health Clinician Behavioral Health Clinician I Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required. Candidates must hold an active Alabama LMSW or ALC license and a BLS certification.
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.