Mental Health Specialist

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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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

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