OP Master Level Therapist – Fayette/Lamar County – Full Time *$5,000 RETENTION BONUS*

Substance Use Services, 1626 County Road 9, Vernon, AL 35592
Published
September 3, 2026
Job Type
Position Level
Masters
County
Fayette, Lamar

Description

*$5,000 RETENTION BONUS* The employee will receive half after completing 6 months of employment and the remaining half after 1 year of employment.

This position is responsible for counseling substance use and mentally ill individuals and/or groups and developing and implementing a therapeutic treatment plan. This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work—other human service field degrees will be considered.
  • 1-3+ years of experience is preferred, but a new graduate will be considered.
  • SU certification within 30 months of hire is required.
  • Current/valid non-expired driver's license.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type 40+ wpm.
  • Employment requires a 5 day paid orientation held in Marion County, AL, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4p.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; will discuss further during the interview.

Starting Salary: Will be discussed at interview

Location: Fayette & Lamar County

Full Time Benefits Include:

  • Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
  • Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
  • Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
  • Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Earned Sick and Vacation Time
  • And More Amazing Benefits!

NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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