Mental Health Specialist - Auburn, United States - Auburn University

Description

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S3556P

Home Org Name
Psychological Sciences

Division Name
College of Liberal Arts

Position Title
Mental Health Specialist

Job Class Code
CA11 (A-C)

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
one-year

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University is looking to fill two (2) positions for Mental Health Specialists I, II, III to join our team. The individuals hired will be tasked with providing psychotherapy, including group and individual sessions, to juveniles who have been adjudicated for sex offenses. Additionally, responsibilities will include facilitating psychoeducational groups and conducting family therapy sessions.

This position will be located at Mt. Meigs, AL and is a one-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment will be contingent upon availability of funding.

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Essential Functions

• The mental health specialist provides clinical services to adolescents with illegal sexual behavior and their families through a residential program.
• The primary responsibilities are to help formulate individualized treatment plans and provide comprehensive psychological treatment services and provide individual, group, and family treatment services for juvenile offenders.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I - Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field with no experience.
• Level II - Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field with 2 years of experience.
• Level III - Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Professional Counseling or related field with 4 years of experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Must be licensed or licensed eligible by the State of Alabama in counseling, social work or psychology or eligible for licensure.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in recognized mental health field with an emphasis in psychological treatment of adolescents.
• Experience with mental health issues with adolescents.
• Experience in conducting psychological treatment with a juvenile offender population.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$37,900 - $72,200

Job Category
Health/Science

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Mt. Meigs

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
04/17/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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