Adult Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, and the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA).

Position Summary:

The Adult Therapist provides high-quality, client-centered mental health services to adult individuals in a clinic-based setting. The ideal candidate is dedicated to improving the emotional well-being and functioning of adults through evidence-based therapeutic practices. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and/or group therapy services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Ensure services are delivered in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure or license-eligibility in the state of practice (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT).
• Prior experience providing outpatient therapy to adults is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• This is an exempt, full-time position.
• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
• This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• This position is based in a clinical outpatient setting and may require prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and interaction with clients in person and/or via telehealth platforms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Therapists work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that requires flexibility, empathy, and strong crisis intervention skills.
• The role involves direct client interaction in both individual and group settings, with support from a multidisciplinary team.

Transportation Requirements:

• Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles.
• Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license with personal liability insurance.
• Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation.
• Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel.

In-Service Training & Continued Education Requirements:

• Participate in all required agency in-service and ADMH trainings
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in behavioral health.
• Completion of onboarding and any continuing education requirements as directed by the agency or supervisor.
• Ongoing professional development to maintain best practices and compliance with evolving standards of care.