Staff Therapist II - 530330

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Staff Therapist II to provide clinical services within the Counseling Center. Responsibilities include client assessments, case management, and serving as a liaison among stakeholders. The role supports outreach, consultation, and training for students in mental health professions.

Some after-hours work is required. This is a yearly 9-month position from August 16 through May 15, with licensure in Alabama or eligibility to obtain within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Licensure in Alabama in good standing, or licensure eligible in Alabama with ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to clients and completes assessments.
• Performs case management and documentation.
• Serves as a liaison among stakeholders.
• Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students, outreach and consultation to the University community, and training to students in mental health professions.
• Rotaes on-call for crisis intervention; handles life-threatening emergencies.
• Adheres to Counseling Center policies and procedures; participates in training and quality improvement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group therapy

Outreach

Teaching

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Alabama licensure or eligibility within 1 year

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:840101 - Counseling Center

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Staff Therapist II provides clinical services to clients. Completes client assessments. Performs case management and documentation duties. Serves as a liaison among stakeholders.

Additional Department Summary:Provides direct counseling services to enrolled University students, outreach and consultation services to members of the University community, and training to students in the mental health professions as needed. Rotates on-call throughout the year for the purpose of crisis intervention services. Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies routinely. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Follows Quality Improvement standards. Demonstrates exemplary attitudes and performance in the areas of teamwork. Assists all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission. Completes required training related to University policies and procedures, laws, and regulations that create a more hospitable and respectful workplace and safer work environment. Requires some after-hours work. This is a yearly 9-month position, from August 16 through May 15.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work and two (2) years of experience in consultation services, group therapy, teaching, outreach, student work, or case management. Licensure in the state of Alabama in good standing; OR licensed in another state and licensure eligible in Alabama with the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire if coming from another state or province.

Skills and Knowledge:Excellent judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others. Excellent problem solving, human relations, communication, advocacy, and mental health intervention skills. Superior skills in the area of time and task management. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills (word processing and email). Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development. Ability to work flexible and evening hours. Thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems. High degree of sophistication of thought and creativity due to the complex nature of human problems.

Preferred Qualifications:College or University counseling center experience.

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’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.