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Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility
Mental Health Technician Trainee
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$32,158 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
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 orGED. 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.
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.
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.
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.