Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
Department/Organization: 840101 - Counseling Center
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Staff Therapist I provides clinical services to clients.
Additional Department Summary: Provides clinical mental health services to students as assigned by the Counseling Center. Provides direct counseling services (individual, couple, group, and crisis services). Participates in outreach services to members of the University community as needed. Rotates on-call throughout the year for the purpose of crisis intervention services and will require some after hours work. Works with people in distress and encounters life-threatening emergencies routinely (intervenes with a student who is acutely suicidal and making threats in their residential area, etc.). Maintains knowledge and adheres to all policies and procedures as contained in the Counseling Center Policy and Procedure Manual. Completes required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work. Must be licensure eligible in the State of Alabama.
Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students. Knowledge of college student development theory and current trends in collegiate mental health practices.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a collegiate mental health setting. Pursuing licensure in the state of Alabama at the level of an independent practitioner.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
