Staff Therapist II – 522033

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; some evenings & weekends required and on-call crisis intervention services rotation

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: This Staff Therapist is an embedded position with the College of Engineering and will be housed fulltime in the advising suite within the College of Engineering. Provides clinical, consultative, and outreach services to students within the college. Conducts individual and group counseling. Provides outreach and consultation to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and parents / families. Provides training to students in the mental health professions as needed. Rotates on-call throughout the year for the purpose of crisis intervention services. Works in tandem with college staff to achieve job duties. Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies routinely (Intervening with a student who is acutely suicidal and making threats in his or her residential area, etc.).

This position is a part of the UA Counseling Center and will report to the Executive Director of the Counseling Center. Participates in case management and supervision within the Counseling Center. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Follows Quality Improvement standards. Completes required training related to University policies / procedures and laws / regulations that create a more hospitable and respectful workplace and safer work environment.

This position requires some after-hours work.

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 at the level of an independent practitioner.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work and two (2) years of experience in consultation services, group therapy, outreach, or case management. Licensure in the state of Alabama at the level of an independent practitioner.

Related student or Graduate Assistant, Intern, or student-oriented experience will be considered. To be considered student experience, it must be detailed in the employment section on the application.

Skills and Knowledge: High degree of sophistication of thought and creativity due to the complex nature of human problems. Excellent judgment, problem solving, and a thorough knowledge of the myriad factors behind the resolution of psychological problems. Ability to continually demonstrate exemplary attitudes and performance in the areas of teamwork and proactively assisting all constituencies within the scope of the Counseling Center mission. Excellent human relations, advocacy, and mental health intervention skills. Superior time and task management skills. Ability to use departmental resources to stay up to date on customer needs. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work flexible and evening hours. Ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to use sound judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communications with others. Basic computer skills (word processing, email, etc.). Ability to effectively interact with University community members for the purpose of program development.

Demonstrated commitment to expand multicultural knowledge, awareness, and skills as evidenced through: demonstrating self awareness; understanding and valuing others; demonstrating knowledge of social inequalities; interacting effectively with a diversity of people; fostering equity and inclusion.

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.

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