Mental Health Worker Trainee

The Mental Health Worker 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 are a 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:

Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $15.87 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $11.87 per hour ($24,693 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): $15.87 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $11.87 per hour ($24,693annually),

plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay

PAY AFTER SIX (6) MONTHS:

Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $16.80 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $12.80 per hour ($26,623 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): $16.80 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $12.80 per hour ($26,623 annually),

plus an additional $2.00 per hour MH Premium Pay and $2.00 per hour Alternate Shift Pay

PAY AFTER TWELVE (12) MONTHS:

Evening shift (2:45 pm – 11:15 pm): $17.77 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $13.77 per hour ($28,646 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): $17.77 per hour minimum*

* Represents a Minimum Base Pay of $13.77 per hour ($28,646 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

HOW TO APPLY

Regretfully the application CANNOT be submitted through Indeed. You may pick up an application from the Harper Facility or print an application online at https://www.personnel.alabama.gov/Downloads/StateApp.pdf Once completed turn in at the Facility location or mail to:

Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center Human Resources

115 Harper Court

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 205-366-3140 or 205-366-3124.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.87 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person