Job Description

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

Location for application

: Taylor Hardin

Announcement Number

:23-30

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE

: Psychologist II (Mental Illness Option)

OPEN DATE

: 09/01/2024

CLOSE DATE

: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION

: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 23-30 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE

: P5000

SALARY

Range 83 ($74,296.80 - $125,304.00 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

Doctorate degree in Psychology. 24 months or more experience in the delivery of psychological services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist as issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. Failure to obtain licensure within one year will result in separation from employment.

KIND OF WORK

Completes psychological assessments, violent behavior assessments, behavioral assessments, risk assessments, and other psychological assessments and/or testing. Provides and supervises individual and group psychotherapy to patients. Develops and provides input into treatment management plans, referrals, and interventions. Attends and participates in assigned committee meetings, in-services, and continuing education. Provides clinical supervision to psychology students.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of treatment strategies, various diagnostic disorders and categories, psychological assessment instruments, and conflict intervention techniques. Ability to interact with patients, families, and other professionals in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to make clinical assessments and decisions, conduct therapy, and supervise subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to use a personal computer and various software programs. Ability to ensure compliance with hospital standards.

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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nly 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: $74,296.80 - $125,304.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person