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Director, Greil Psychiatric Hospital, Bailey Deaf Unit, Montgomery, AL



RE-ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A NON-MERIT SYSTEM POSITION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



JOB TITLE: MH Specialist III
NUMBER: 06-08

JOB CODE: A6500
DATE: 05-26-06

SALARY RANGE: 78 ($42,458.40 - $64,622.40)
PCQ#: 8833000



JOB LOCATION: Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital

2140 Upper Wetumpka Road

Montgomery, Alabama 36107



QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience/training equivalent
to graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by
graduate work to the level of master's degree in counseling, social
work, psychology or a similar related field. Considerable experience
(48 months) related to the area of deaf services, including
administrative or supervisory experience. Other job related education
and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic
requirements upon approval of the Job Evaluation Committee.



NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:. Proficiency in American Sign Language
at "native" or near "native fluency" level of signing skills as measured
by "Advanced Plus" on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or
National Interpreter Certification.



KIND OF WORK: This is advanced professional and administrative work
directing a specialized mental health unit for the deaf and hard of
hearing at Greil Hospital. An employee in this class is

responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating the specialized
mental health unit. Employee may serve as a consultant to mental health
providers. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical
staff engaged in carrying out the specialized program. General
supervision is received from an administrative supervisor. Program
supervision is received from the Office of Deaf Services' Director.
Plans, organizes, develops and implements programmatic objectives. Acts
as consultant to mental health facilities or centers by providing
technical assistance to those involved with service delivery.
Responsible for organizing and assigning work activities and supervising
assigned staff. Assess and coordinate services with state facilities
and community providers to ensure that needs are being met. Responsible
for writing standards, policies and procedures affecting the specialized
unit.



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of mental health
system service delivery; cultural competence regarding the deaf and hard
of hearing; "Advanced Plus" level of signing skills in American Sign
Language. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities. Ability to
communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain contact with
other service providers.



METHOD OF SELECTION: Applicants will be rated on the basis of an
evaluation of their training, experience and education and should
provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the
duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above. All relevant
information is subject to verification.



HOW TO APPLY: Use an official application for Professional Employment
(Exempt Application), which may be obtained from this office, other
Department of Mental Health and Retardation facility Personnel Offices,
or at www.mh.state.al.us <http://www.mh.state.al.us/> . Only work
experience detailed on the application form will be considered.
Additional sheets, if needed, should be in the same format as the
application.



Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an official application.



Applications should be returned to the Human Resources Department, Greil
Memorial Psychiatric Hospital, 2140 Upper Wetumpka Road, Montgomery,
Alabama 36107, by Until Filled ___ to be considered
for this position.



COPIES OF LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED WITH YOUR
APPLICATION OR FURNISHED DURING THE INTERVIEW. AN OFFICIAL COPY OF
YOUR ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE FORWARDED BY THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.



APPLICANTS BEING GIVEN SERIOUS CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE
SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK. DRUG TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE AN
OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONFIRMED.

JCAHO ACCREDITED / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER







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