Family Counselor Jobs in Alabama
Family Counselor jobs in Alabama are open across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Lowndesboro and other Alabama metros, with employers like University of Alabama, Birmingham, Community Choice Financial Family of Brands, and Childress Family Partnership hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Information
School/College School of Nursing
Title School of Nursing-Open Rank-Family Nurse Practitioner (Family, Community and Health Systems)
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for a full-time faculty position teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track in the Graduate Clinical Programs. Candidates for this faculty position must have experience as an advanced practice Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is required. Certification as a family nurse practitioner and prior teaching experience is preferred. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. Candidates must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama. Faculty may elect different degrees of emphasis on the teaching, service and scholarship components of the faculty role. This role will be focused with graduate clinical programs. This is not a remote position. The School of Nursing’s legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 22,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state’s oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP/PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP, with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgement.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this faculty position must have experience as an advanced practice Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is required. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. Candidates must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama. Faculty may elect different degrees of emphasis on the teaching, service and scholarship components of the faculty role. This role will be focused with graduate clinical programs. This is not a remote position.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a family nurse practitioner and prior teaching experience is preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2835P
Open Date 05/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
A pre-employment drug screen is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Position Information
School/College School of Nursing
Title School of Nursing-Open Rank-Family Nurse Practitioner (Family, Community and Health Systems)
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for a full-time faculty position teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner Track in the Graduate Clinical Programs. Candidates for this faculty position must have experience as an advanced practice Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is required. Certification as a family nurse practitioner and prior teaching experience is preferred. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. Candidates must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama. Faculty may elect different degrees of emphasis on the teaching, service and scholarship components of the faculty role. This role will be focused with graduate clinical programs. This is not a remote position. The School of Nursing’s legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 22,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state’s oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP/PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP, with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgement.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this faculty position must have experience as an advanced practice Family Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of a doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is required. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. Candidates must hold an unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama. Faculty may elect different degrees of emphasis on the teaching, service and scholarship components of the faculty role. This role will be focused with graduate clinical programs. This is not a remote position.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification as a family nurse practitioner and prior teaching experience is preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2835P
Open Date 05/12/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
A pre-employment drug screen is performed on candidates selected for employment.
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Family Counselor Job Market in Alabama
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Who's Hiring
- University of Alabama, Birmingham3
- Community Choice Financial Family of Brands2
- Childress Family Partnership1
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family counselor jobs across Alabama.
- Master's degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work, or a related field
- Active state licensure or associate licensure such as LMFT, LPC, or LCSW
- Experience conducting individual, couples, and family therapy sessions
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or EFT
- Ability to complete crisis assessments and safety planning with clients
Family Counselor Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How many family counselor jobs are there in Alabama?
There are 6+ family counselor openings in Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Lowndesboro. New positions post regularly as employers across Alabama hire.
Which Alabama cities have the most family counselor jobs?
Birmingham, Huntsville, and Lowndesboro have the most family counselor openings in Alabama right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire family counselors in Alabama?
Employers hiring family counselors in Alabama include University of Alabama, Birmingham, Community Choice Financial Family of Brands, and Childress Family Partnership, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote family counselor jobs in Alabama?
Yes. About 0% of family counselor openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Alabama metros.
How do I apply for family counselor jobs in Alabama?
You can apply to family counselor jobs in Alabama directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Alabama location, then apply to each one that fits.
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