Announcement #0461
Aletheia House is looking for an individual to provide behavioral health services to women who
have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, including an opioid use disorder in the
Birmingham, AL area. Areas and counties served are Jefferson County and surrounding
counties.
Location of Position: 4246 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35204
Office Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Summary:
The Mother’s Hope therapist will provide counseling for substance abuse disorders,
psycho-social assessments and group/class services to women. The Mother’s Hope therapist
works closely with the women and family services treatment coordinator.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Provide treatment for substance use disorders to adult women or pregnant adult women.
-Conduct psycho-social assessments as needed; also conduct psycho-educational
classes/groups with clients and their families according to the approved curriculum.
-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 women and family services treatment coordinator,
chief operating officer and/or executive director.
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health with a clinical
practicum required.
-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
-At least two years experience providing substance abuse treatment and/or prevention services
preferred
-Must have valid and current Driver’s License
-Motor Vehicle Report required.
Travel Requirements:
-Minimal travel required (trainings and meetings).
-Must be willing to use and have your own personal transportation and/or be required to drive an
agency vehicle when needed.
-Mileage reimbursement for personal use of vehicle is included.
Job Salary:
$40,000.00 – $42,000.00Hours:
F/T Exempt, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
40 hours a week.
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 one attachment including cover letter
and resume 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 (THR-0461).
* Please include both documents (cover letter and resume) in one attachment to be
considered for candidacy.*
Closing Date:
Open until filled
