JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alabama Department of Mental Health

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Positions Available

Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

OFFICE OF DEAF SERVICES



MENTAL HEALTH INTERPRETER, (Two Positions)

Region II (Birmingham) & Region III (Montgomery)

SALARY RANGE: 73 ($36,124.80 - $54,768.00)

QUALIFICATIONS: Combination of training and experience equivalent to a
two-year degree plus three years of full-time experience interpreting in
a variety of different settings. Must be licensed or eligible or
licensure by the Alabama Licensure Board of Interpreters and
Transliterators. Must be certified or eligible to receive certification
as a QMHI (Qualified Mental Health Interpreter) or its equivalent.
Certification must be obtained within 24 months of hire.



For more information on any of these positions, or for application,
please contact:



Steve Hamerdinger

Director Office of Deaf Services

ADMH/MR

PO Box 301410

Montgomery, AL 36130

Steve.Hamerdinger@...

(334) 353-4701 (TTY)

(334)353-4703 (Voice)





THE BAILEY DEAF UNIT

The following positions are based at Greil Memorial Psychiatric
Hospital, 2140 Upper Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL. 36107



DEAF CARE WORKER (Continuous Recruitment)

SALARY RANGE: 50 ($20,988 - $29,685)

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED - Entry Level Position. Must
have Advanced level signing skill in American Sign Language (ASL) as
measured by a recognized screening process, such as SLPI. Thorough
knowledge and understanding of Deaf Culture is required.



MENTAL HEALTH RN - I

SALARY RANGE: 73 ($36,124 - $54,768)

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing or
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a
degree in Nursing. Possession of or eligibility for a certificate of
registration to practice nursing as issued by the Alabama Board of
Nursing. Preference will be given to candidates having some experience
in working with the deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Proficiency or
willingness to learn American Sign Language to achieve an "Intermediate"
level of signing skills as measured by a recognized screen process, such
as SCPI within three years



MENTAL HEALTH INTERPRETER TRAINEE

SALARY RANGE 67 ($29,685.60 - $45,038.40)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in any field. Graduation from a
recognized interpreter training program is preferred. Possession of
permit or permit eligible by the Alabama Licensure Board of Interpreters
and Transliterators. Must be able to acquire a license by the Alabama
Licensure Board of Interpreters and Transliterators within 36 months of
hire. Permitted individuals must pass the Sign Language Proficiency
Interview (SLPI) at an Advanced or higher level. Must be able to be
certified as an interpreter by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
or National Association of the Deaf at a level 4 or 5 or equivalent.
Certification must be obtained within 36 months of hire. Successful
candidate will be required to be certified or eligible to receive
certification as a QMHI (Qualified Mental Health Interpreter) or its
equivalent. Certification must be obtained within 12 months of
acquiring license by the Alabama Licensure Board of Interpreters and
Transliterators.



RECREATION/ACTIVITY SPECIALIST I

SALARY RANGE: 66 ($27,962.40 - $42,477.60)

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a
degree in therapeutic recreation, adaptive physical education, or
physical education. Other directly related education and/or work
experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic
requirements. Must be in possession of, or eligibility for certification
as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation. Proficiency in American
Sign Language at or exceeding "intermediate plus" level of signing
skills as measured by a recognized screening process such as SLPI.



MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER I

SALARY RANGE: 70 ($31,968.00 - $48,424.80)

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four year college or
university including completion of a social work program with
eligibility for license as a Bachelor Social Worker (BSW). Must be in
possession of, or eligible for licensure as a Bachelor Social Worker
(LBSW) as issued by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Valid
licensure must be obtained within one year of employment and maintained.

Proficiency in American Sign Language at or exceeding "intermediate
plus" level of signing skills as measured by a recognized screening
process such as SLPI.



MH Specialist I (BDU) - COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

SALARY RANGE: 70 ($31,968.00 - $48,424.80)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Psycholinguistics,
Deaf Studies or a related field. Other job related education and/or
experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic
requirements. Native or near-native signing skills equal to Superior
level of signing skills in American Sign Language, as measured by a
recognized screening process (SLPI). Certification in either sign
language (RID), in teaching American Sign Language (ASLTA-Q or ASLTA-P),
or equivalent must be obtained within one year of employment.



For more information on any of these positions, or for application,
please contact:



Letitia Hendricks

Director of Human Resources

Greil Memorial Psychiatric Hospital,

2140 Upper Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL. 36107

Letitia.Hendricks@...

(334) 262-0363 ext. 231 (V)

334 )834-4562 (FAX)



DEAF SERVICES GROUP HOMES

BIRMINGHAM



HOME COORDINATOR (Birmingham)

($30,618 to $32,148)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a social service or related
curriculum, two years' experience working with deaf mentally ill
population and supervision/ running a residential program. Must have
near intermediate plus signing skills in American Sign Language (ASL) as
measured by a recognized screening process such as the SLPI and have a
thorough knowledge of Deaf Culture. Must have a valid Alabama driver's
license and car insurance.



MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS

(Birmingham)

($16,242 to $17,052 FULL TIME POSITIONS)

($7.80/hr PART TIME POSITIONS)

($7.00/hr RELIEF POSITIONS)

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. Must have near intermediate
plus signing skills in American Sign Language (ASL) as measured by a
recognized screening process such as the SLPI and have a thorough
knowledge of Deaf Culture. Must have a valid Alabama driver's license an
car insurance. For more information about the Birmingham positions,
contact:



Malissa Cates, Program Director

JBS Mental Health/Mental Retardation Authority

956 Montclair Road, Suite 108

Birmingham, AL 35213

205-591-2212 (Voice)

205-591-2216 (TTY)

mcates@...



MOBILE



BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST FOR DEAF

HOME (Mobile)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in mental health discipline. Must be
deaf or proficient in American Sign Language and have a thorough
understanding of deaf culture. Must have and maintain a valid Alabama
driver's license. Must have knowledge of adult psychiatric service
provision. For information about the Mobile positions, contact:



Beth Metlay, Coordinator

Mobile Mental Health Center

2400 Gordon Smith Drive

Mobile, AL 36617

251-450-4353 (Voice)

251-450-4371 (TTY)

251 450 4323 (Fax)

Beth.Metlay@...







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