Announcement #0460-R
Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing individual, group, and family wellness counseling for
program participants who are in Drug Court. The therapist works closely with the rural
substance abuse treatment coordinator-west. The area served is Dallas County and surrounding areas.
Location of Position: Selma, AL
Office Location of Position: 900 Church Street, Selma, AL 36701
Primary Responsibilities:
-Provide individual, group, and family wellness counseling to program participants who are in
Drug Court
-Document all services in a timely complete and clinically appropriate manner
-Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as directed
-Perform other duties as assigned by the treatment coordinator-west
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, counseling,
psychology, or social work with a clinical practicum required
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services
preferred.
-Ability to be eligible to perform Medicaid approved activities and be certified as a QSAP I
-Licensure and/certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health
(AADC/ADC, LPC, LICSW, LMFT, LMSW) preferred, or the ability to achieve
licensure/certification after 30 months
-Must have valid and current Driver’s License
-Motor Vehicle Report required
Job Salary:
$43,000 – $53,750 ($3,000 retention bonus for employees who work for six months or longer)
Hours: F/T, Exempt, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Benefits:
Benefits are excellent including health insurance with dental, retirement, paid vacations and
paid sick leave. We also provide educational opportunities that prepare counselors to become
certified as Addiction Professionals.
To Apply:
Individuals who are interested should send an email with cover letter and resume in one
attachment to: jobs@specialkindofcaring.org, apply at: www.specialkindofcaring.org, or fax cover
letter and resume to 205-203-4843. Please insert in the subject line (TH-0460-R).
* Please include both (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be considered for
candidacy.*
Closing Date-Time:
Open until filled
