Staff Psychologist 528252

Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $74200 - Midpoint: $100200 (Salaried E12)

Department/Organization:840101 - Counseling Center

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some on-call hours.

Job Summary:The Staff Psychologist 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.

Additional Department Summary:Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies. Adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Follows Quality Improvement standards. Assists all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission. Completes required training that is related to laws and regulations that creates a more hospitable and respectful workplace and safer work environment. Holds staff accountable for completion of required training. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing enforcing and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and three (3) years of mental health experience. Psychologist License 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 human relations advocacy and mental health intervention skills. Excellent time and task management skills including the use or departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent judgment problem solving and a thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems. Ability to work with various groups of people. Demonstrated use of sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others. Basic computer skills such as word processing and email. Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development. Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students. Demonstrated exemplary attitude and performance in the areas of teamwork.

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 EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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