Psychologist IV

• Range 87 ($100,168.80 - $168,468.00)

• Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees. BENEFITS

• 12 paid holidays.

• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.

• 13 sick leave days.

• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.

• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of employment.

• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU’s needed for maintaining professional license.

• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.

• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. ▪ After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year annual salary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in Psychology.

• 48 months or more clinical and administrative experience in psychological treatment and assessment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of licensure as a Psychologist as issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. KIND OF WORK

• Ensure hospital in-patients with serious mental illness receive age-appropriate assessments.

• Oversee the professional, clinical, ethical, and administrative operations of the psychology department.

• Lead and participate in meetings and provide direct patient care to address the psychosocial needs of patients. Serve

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• Provide supervision and training to psychology staff.

• Identify the department’s needs to the Clinical Director, Facility Director, and other relevant parties, particularly in relation to staffing positions.

• Oversee the functionality of psychological services and evaluate and manage the licensing and credentialing of staff.

• Conduct monthly or as-needed meetings with psychology staff and supervisors, maintaining accurate minutes. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mental disorders.

• Knowledge of assessment techniques.

• Knowledge of psychological principles.

• Knowledge of treatment strategies

• Knowledge of psychotropic, psychoactive and anti-convulsant medications.

• Ability to supervise staff.

• Ability to conduct therapy.

• Ability to make decisions.

• Ability to read and comprehend documents.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to make clinical assessments. METHOD OF SELECTION

• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.

• All relevant information is subject to verification.

• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Click Here to Apply Now: https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER