TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WE HOLD OPEN INTERVIEWS EVERY THURSDAY AT 9AM, IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 9AM YOU WILL BE ASK TO COME BACK NEXT THURSDAY.
DIRECT PATIENT CARE POSITION
The Mental Health Technician Trainee is a permanent full-time position with the Alabama Department of Mental Health. No examination required. This is beginning level work in training for care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness.
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and on the job training is provided.
- Overtime required. Weekend and Holiday work required on a rotational basis. Employees who are required to work a holiday will accrue that day for later use. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
PAY AT APPOINTMENT:
Day shift (6:45 am – 3:15 pm): $14.11 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $12.11 per hour ($25,188 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay
Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $16.11 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $12.11 per hour ($25,188 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
Night shift (10:45 pm – 7:15 am): $16.11 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $12.11 per hour ($25,188 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
PAY AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS:
Day shift (6:45 am – 3:15 pm): $15.06 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $13.06 per hour ($27,156 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay
Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $17.06 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $13.06 per hour ($27,156 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
Night shift (10:45 pm – 7:15 am): $17.06 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $13.06 per hour ($27,156 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
PAY AFTER TWELVE (12) MONTHS:
Day shift (6:45 am – 3:15 pm): $16.05 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $14.05 per hour ($29,220 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay
Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $18.05 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $14.05 per hour ($29,220 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
Night shift (10:45 pm – 7:15 am): $18.05 per hour minimum*
* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $14.05 per hour ($29,220 annually),
plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay
ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE BONUS:
Eligible for attendance bonus after six (6) months of employment.
$500.00 per quarter for a total of $2,000 per year.
BENEFITS
· 12 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.
· Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee
Insurance Board effective upon hire.
· 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Regretfully the application CANNOT be submitted through Indeed. You may pick up an application from Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility anytime open 24 hours. Or arrive to open interviews Thursday at 8:45am to allow time to complete application. Interviews start at 9am, late arrivals will be asked to return next Thursday.
Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
1301 Jack Warner Parkway NE
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404
For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department
at 205-462-4500
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
