Psychologist IV (Forensic) Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Psychologist IV (Forensic) 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1301 Jack Warner Parkway N.E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 To apply please copy and paste this link below in your browser https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application Location for application :

Taylor Hardin Announcement Number :

24-21 EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY JOB TITLE

: Psychologist IV(Forensic)

OPEN DATE

: 09/01/2024

CLOSE DATE :

Until Filled

JOB LOCATION

:

Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER:

24-21 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE

:

P6500 SALARY

Range 87 ($100,168.80 – $168,468.00 Annually). 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 CE’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 experience in psychological treatment and assessment. Necessary

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of certification as a Forensic Psychologist as issued by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) or be a current Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE) for the Alabama Department of Mental Health.

KIND OF WORK

Develops and manages the Psychology Department, including organizing and monitoring psychological evaluations. Completes psychological assessments, violent behavior assessments, behavioral assessments, risk assessments, and other psychological assessments and/or testing as needed. Provides expert testimony and consultation to the courts. Performs forensic evaluations and completes reports for courts. Monitors key functional review compliance. Attends and participates in assigned committee meetings, in-services, and continuing education Provides administrative supervision to psychology services.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of mental disorders. Knowledge of psychotropic, psychoactive, and anti-convulsant medications. Knowledge of treatment strategies, various diagnostic disorders and categories, psychological assessment interventions, and conflict intervention techniques. Ability to make clinical assessments and decisions, conduct therapy, and supervise subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to use personal computer and various software programs. Ability to ensure compliance with hospital standards.

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

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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.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person