Psychological Associate II

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https://laserfiche.alabama.gov/Forms/ADMH-Job-Application

Location for application : Taylor Hardin Announcement Number:26-06

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE: Psychological Associate II

OPEN DATE: 01/30/2026 CLOSE DATE: Until Filled

JOB LOCATION: Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility NUMBER: 26-06 Tuscaloosa, Alabama

JOB CODE: P3000

SALARY

• Range 72 ($41,268.00 – $69,012.00 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

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Behavior Analysis.
• 12 months or more directly related work experience.

KIND OF WORK

• Facilitates group therapy focusing on enhancing coping tools, improving overall functioning, and basic living skills.
• Develops, coordinates, and participates in providing special activities for patients.
• Attends care plan meetings and/or communicates with the treatment team regarding assigned patients.
• Ensures that care plans are accurate.
• Completes recreation assessment and educates patients on rules, expectations, and daily schedules.
• Completes documentation timely.
• Completes and assists with HCR-20’s.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mental illness processes.
• Knowledge of behavior modification and learning principles.
• Knowledge of psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of conflict intervention techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer and various software.
• Ability to manage and establish priorities, workloads, and implement treatment plans.
• Ability to conduct training sessions.

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: $41,268.00 - $69,012.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $41,268 - $69,012