What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Tech position at NORTHWEST ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER?
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Published
December 5, 2025
Location
274 Sunset Pl., Guin, AL 35563
Category
Mental Illness
Job Type
Full-time Part-time
Position Level
Entry
County
Marion
DESCRIPTION
*$500 RETENTION BONUS* The employee will receive half after completing 3 months of employment and the remaining half after 6 months of employment.
Mental Health Techs are responsible for providing care and services, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, personal care, medication administration, and other duties as assigned. You must have the ability to accurately and timely document activities and logbooks, and transport individuals (with an approved driving record). This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.
Schedule: Multiple shift schedules are available. This will be discussed further during the interview.
Starting Pay Rate: $10.00/hr
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma, HS Transcripts, or GED/HS equivalency certificate.
- A current/valid non-expired driver's license or state-issued ID card. The minimum age for employment is 18. If the position requires driving, you must be a minimum age of 21, and have an insurable driving record.
- Social security card
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge and use of computer software and programs, such as Word processing and Outlook.
- You will be required to complete MAC (Medication Assistant Certified) training.
- Orientation is required for employment. There are 5 days of paid orientation held Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Full Time Benefits Include:
- Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
- Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
- Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Pay
- Earned Sick and Vacation Time
- And More Amazing Benefits
Part Time Benefits Include:
- Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $10,000 - $40,000