New Perspectives is hiring!

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

New Perspectives Counseling & Consulting, LLC is a mental health counseling practice located in the Capitol Park area of downtown Tuscaloosa. We see clients of all ages and the counselors in the practice provide a wide variety of experience and expertise. More information about New Perspectives is available at https://newperspectivesconsult.com.

We are hiring one full-time therapist to join our practice. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, and there is flexibility to work a compressed schedule with fewer days. There are occasional weekend commitments for special events, usually once or twice a year with plenty of advance notice.

Valid independent clinical licensure is preferred for this role, but we will consider licensed clinicians under supervision. New Perspectives will assist the hired clinician with credentialing for the payers with whom we are in-network, as needed.

General work responsibilities/expectations:

  • Complete comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health and psychosocial needs

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

  • Provide clinical counseling services to individuals, couples, and families

  • Provide crisis intervention services as necessary

  • Collaborate with team members, clinical leadership, and community-based medical and mental health providers to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services

  • Respond to existing client communication, new client inquiries, and other tasks quickly and efficiently

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in compliance with agency and general legal and ethical standards

  • Complete all documentation and tasks as required for insurance claims and invoicing in a timely fashion

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Qualifications (minimum):

  • Master’s degree in a clinical counseling field

  • Active and unrestricted master’s-level licensure, with independent supervision if not LMSW

  • Current valid clinical malpractice insurance

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to learn and manage core technology with high attention to detail (SimplePractice EHR, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

  • Knowledge of and experience with behavioral therapy techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy

  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills

  • Ability to work effectively and supportively to offer safe and respectful counseling services among diverse populations, including LGBTQIA+

  • Advanced knowledge of treatment strategies such as DBT, EMDR, etc. desired but not required

  • Experience working with children strongly preferred

 To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Heather MacLeod at hmacleod@newperspectivesconsult.com.