Mental Health Specialist

Auburn University; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Psychological Sciences Department, within the College of Liberal Arts, is hiring a Mental Health Specialist I/II/III to provide individual and group psychotherapy to adolescents adjudicated for sex offenses, as well as psychoeducation groups and family therapy.

The role emphasizes clinical intervention, documentation, risk assessments, and participation in a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and support community-oriented programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or Professional Counseling or related field.
• Experience providing mental health services to adolescents.
• State licensure in counseling, social work, or psychology or eligibility upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical intervention to students including individual, group and family therapy.
• Participates in clinical team meetings to discuss progress and treatment strategies.
• Facilitates psychoeducational groups on emotion management and cultural diversity.
• Completes documentation related to services, risk assessments, and case management.
• Plans activities for the Accountability Based Sex Offender Program II student community.
• Participates in community meetings to address issues within the community.

Skills

Adolescent mental health

Group and family therapy

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or Professional Counseling

Job description

Overview

The College of Liberal Arts’ Psychological Sciences Department is hiring for a Mental Health Specialist I/II/III. This role will provide both individual and group psychotherapy to juveniles who have been adjudicated for sex offenses, as well as provide psychoeducation groups and family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical intervention to students in Accountability Based Sex Offender Program II including individual, group and family therapy.
• Participates in clinical team meetings to discuss students' progress and appropriate treatment strategies.
• Facilitates psycho educational groups to teach various concepts such as (but not limited to) emotion management and tolerance for cultural diversity.
• Completes documentation relative to provision of services, risk assessments, and other tasks relative to students' case management.
• Plans activities for the Accountability Based Sex Offender Program II student community.
• Participates in community meetings to resolve problems within the community.

Qualifications

Focus of Education: Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field

Scope of Experience: Experience in providing mental health services to adolescents

Level I:

Master's degree

Level II:

• Master's degree
• 2 years of experience

Level III:

• Master's degree
• 4 years of experience

License and Certifications:

• State Licensure in counseling, social work or psychology or eligible for licensure required upon hire

Substitution allowed for Experience

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Limited Term

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Posted Date

9/14/2026