Staff Therapist I - 530945

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Alabama is seeking a Staff Therapist I to provide clinical services to clients and support youth and families. The role involves conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and delivering services within a community context.

The position requires licensure eligibility in Alabama, a Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work, and a valid driver’s license. Travel across central Alabama is expected to meet clients and professionals at juvenile

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Must be licensure eligible in the State of Alabama.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and be at least 19 years old with an acceptable MVR.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical services to clients.
• Perform assessments of children and youth and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Travel across central Alabama to meet clients, families, and professionals.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Therapeutic alliance

Court testimony

Ausbildung

Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work

Jobbeschreibung

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $49,100 - Midpoint: $61,400 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization

224107 - YSI-Contracts

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Staff Therapist I provides clinical services to clients.

Additional Department Summary

Provides clinical services to children and youth with problematic sexual behaviors and their families. Completes assessments of children and youth. Conducts risk assessments. Helps formulate and implement individualized treatment plans, and provides services to youth and families within a community context. Coordinates their work with a designated treatment team. Travels primarily in central Alabama to meet with clients, families, and professionals at juvenile courts, community partners, and client homes to provide assessment and treatment services.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work. Must be licensure eligible in the State of Alabama.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including consultation skills. Ability to complete documentation of services and other reports in a skilled and timely manner. Word processing and other computer skills. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skill. Ability to develop therapeutic alliances with the treatment team, and other persons engaged with the juvenile. Ability to present verbal testimony in juvenile court hearings.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience with children or youth with mental or behavior health diagnoses or court-involved children or youth. Experience working with youth who exhibit problematic sexual behaviors.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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