MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Looking for a career that impacts the lives of others?We want you on our team!We are currently hiring Mental Health Technician Trainees at all three state psychiatric facilities listed below.

DIRECT PATIENT CARE POSITION

TheMental Health Technician Traineeis a permanent full-time position with the Alabama Department of Mental Health. No examination is required. This is beginning-level work in training for the care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of persons with mental illness.Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYand on-the-job training is provided. Overtime required. Weekend and Holiday work is 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 are required.

MINIMUM PAY AT APPOINTMENT:

$13.87/$15.87 depending on the shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS:

$14.80/$16.80 depending on shift worked*

MINIMUM PAY AFTER TWELVE (12) MONTHS:

$15.77/$17.77 depending on shift worked*

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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.