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Psychological Assistants are individuals who have completed graduate-level education in psychology and work under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. They assist in providing psychological services such as administering assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and performing research. Psychological Assistants are typically working towards full licensure and gaining supervised experience required by state licensing boards. Their responsibilities and level of autonomy vary depending on state regulations and the supervising psychologist's practice. This role is essential for training and ensures that clients receive high-quality care under proper supervision.

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Infographic showing various Psychological Assistant job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,177 per year, or $26 per hour.

Assistant Psychology

Children's of Alabama

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Children's Of Alabama rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

848th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

In Behavioral Health Outpatient at Main Campus Dearth Tower
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 8a-430p.
Summary:
The Psychology Assistant will make determinations concerning whether patients are capable of responding to assessment protocols, and must be innovative in testing severely disabled, emotionally disturbed, hearing impaired or non-English speaking patients while still adhering to standardized procedures.
Other information:
  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Experience
    • Minimum of two years administering psychological or educational tests or a Psychology Assistant or similar position preferred.
  • Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Science or Arts
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Nonessential:
* 0 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Behavioral Counseling
Children's of Alabama has two Behavioral Health outpatient clinics; one location is the Ireland Center (on the campus of Children's of Alabama Hospital) and the other location is an offsite location at Patriot Park, 200 Wildwood Parkway Birmingham, AL 35209.Our treatment team is comprised of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Psychologists, and Licensed Therapists to provide multidisciplinary care for our patients and families.Our outpatient clinics offer individual and family counseling for children, adolescents and their families. Our providers work with patients and families to address and mitigate behavioral and mental health issues including, but not limited to ADHD, mood disorders, and medication management for related disorders. We provide crisis clinic appointments for those patients assessed in the ED to be in need of urgent outpatient services, but do not meet inpatient or PHP admission criteria. In addition, we offer bridge clinic appointments to existing patients who have missed the most recent appointment with their prescriber or who have an urgent need to see a prescriber before the next scheduled appointment. We provide social service counseling that provides brief solution focused support to families as well.

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Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. Children’s offers inpatient and outpatient services at its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services provided at Children’s South, Children’s on 3rd and in Huntsville and Montgomery. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Children’s is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians. Our staff is committed to providing the finest pediatric healthcare to all children. We built our legacy on our core values of trust, teamwork, compassion, innovation and commitment. We know that every time we come through these doors we will live up to our high standards as we work to make a difference in children's lives. You've chosen a career that’s all about care. If you want to make a difference the life of children and their families, if you want to advance in your profession, if you appreciate good benefits, and want to work with outstanding medical professionals in a variety of areas, then Children’s of Alabama is where you belong.

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Health care and social assistance

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1911

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