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Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:26-12
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE: Psychologist II (Mental Illness Option)
OPEN DATE: 04/17/2026 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled
JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 26-12 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
JOB CODE: P5000
SALARY
- Range 86 ($93,096.00 – $156,499.20 Annually).
- Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
BENEFITS
- 13 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.
- 24 months or more experience in the delivery of psychological services.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of or eligibility for licensure as a Psychologist as issued by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Psychology. Failure to obtain licensure within one year will result in separation from employment.
KIND OF WORK
- Completes psychological assessments, violent behavior assessments, behavioral assessments, risk assessments, and other psychological assessments and/or testing.
- Provides and supervises individual and group psychotherapy to patients.
- Develops and provides input into treatment management plans, referrals, and interventions.
- Attends and participates in assigned committee meetings, in-services, and continuing education.
- Provides clinical supervision to psychology students.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of treatment strategies, various diagnostic disorders and categories, psychological assessment instruments, and conflict intervention techniques.
- Ability to interact with patients, families, and other professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to make clinical assessments and decisions, conduct therapy, and supervise subordinates.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use a 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.
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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
Pay: $93,096.80 - $156,499.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
