Job Description

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application

: Taylor Hardin

Announcement Number

:25-03

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE

: Psychological Associate II ( Group Therapy Facilitator)

OPEN DATE

: 02/28/2025 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION

: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 25-03 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE

: P3000

SALARY

Range 72 ($41,268.00 - $69,012.00 Annually). Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

BENEFITS

13 paid holidays. 1 personal leave day accrued each January. 13 sick leave days. 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment. Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment. Continuous opportunities for acquiring CE's needed for maintaining professional license. Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board. Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Behavior Analysis. 12 months or more directly related work experience.

KIND OF WORK

Facilitates group therapy focusing on enhancing coping tools, improving overall functioning, and basic living skills. Develops, coordinates, and participates in providing special activities for patients. Attends care plan meetings and/or communicates with the treatment team regarding assigned patients. Ensures that care plans are accurate. Completes recreation assessment and educates patients on rules, expectations, and daily schedules. Completes documentation timely. Completes and assists with HCR-20's. Performs other related duties as assigned and required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of mental illness processes. Knowledge of behavior modification and learning principles. Knowledge of psychological therapies. Knowledge of conflict intervention techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and comprehend documents such as policies and procedures. Ability to operate a computer and various software. Ability to manage and establish priorities, workloads, and implement treatment plans. Ability to conduct training sessions.

METHOD OF SELECTION

Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above. All relevant information is subject to verification.

Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.

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Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered.

Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,268.00 - $69,012.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person