Psychologist IV (Forensic)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Psychologist IV(Forensic)

OPEN DATE: 08/16/2024 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 24-21 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE: P6500

SALARY

• Range 87 ($98,205.60 – $165,165.60 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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,205.60 - $165,165.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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

Salary : $98,206 - $165,166