Staff Therapist II - 531104

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $54,000 - $67,500

About The Position

The Staff Therapist II provides clinical services to enrolled University students, including client assessments, direct counseling, case management, and documentation. The role also provides outreach and consultation to members of the University community, and training to students in mental health professions as needed. The therapist serves as a liaison among stakeholders and rotates on-call throughout the year to provide crisis intervention. The position involves working with people in distress and routinely encountering life-threatening emergencies.

The therapist maintains knowledge of and adheres to the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual, follows Quality Improvement standards, and demonstrates teamwork and proactive assistance to constituencies within the Counseling Center’s mission. The position requires completing University training related to policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that promote a hospitable, respectful, and safe workplace. This is a nine-month position running August 16 through May 15 of each academic year; the stated salary range is prorated accordingly.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Two years of experience in consultation services, group therapy, teaching, outreach, student work, or case management.
• Alabama licensure in good standing, or licensure in another state with eligibility for Alabama licensure and the ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Excellent judgment and competence in managing critical incidents and communicating with others.
• Problem-solving, human-relations, communication, advocacy, and mental-health intervention skills.
• Strong time and task management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing and email.
• Ability to interact effectively with University community members for program development.
• Ability to work flexible and evening hours and with multicultural populations.
• Thorough knowledge of factors involved in resolving psychological problems.
• Sophisticated thought and creativity in addressing complex human problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting all students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a college or university counseling center.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and direct counseling to enrolled University students.
• Complete client assessments, case management, and documentation.
• Provide outreach and consultation services to members of the University community.
• Provide training to students in mental health professions as needed.
• Serve as a liaison among stakeholders.
• Rotate on-call throughout the year to provide crisis intervention services.
• Adhere to the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual and follow Quality Improvement standards.
• Demonstrate teamwork and proactively assist constituencies within the Counseling Center’s mission.
• Complete required training related to University policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level