Court Therapist II

The fundamental reason this class exists is to provide a full range of psychological services including diagnostic testing, evaluation, treatment and referral of clients of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court.  Work responsibilities include evaluating and documenting the mental and emotional status of adults, children and adolescents; providing treatment and referrals; coordinating psychological services with other social, medical and legal agencies; developing and implementing crisis intervention programs; and supervising a Court Therapist I.  General supervision is received from the Chief Probation Officer.

Doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by one year of supervised experience in clinical psychology or closely related field.  Must be currently licensed by the state of Alabama as a Psychologist or Licensed Professional Counselor.

Must be available to respond to emergencies at night, on weekends and holidays as needed. Must be willing to work in a maximum-security detention facility.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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