Mental Health Technician Trainee

Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, Tuscaloosa, AL

Mental Health Technician Trainee at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL. Full-time, direct patient care with on-the-job training, no experience necessary. Pay starts at $14.35 per hour for day shift, $16.35 for evening or night. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 18, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

This is a permanent full-time entry-level position with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, providing care, habilitation, and rehabilitation for persons with mental illness. No examination is required and on-the-job training is provided. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• No experience necessary; on-the-job training provided
• Overtime required
• Weekend and holiday work on a rotational basis
• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January
• 13 sick leave days
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years
• Low-cost health and dental insurance effective upon hire
• Defined retirement benefit and pre-retirement death benefit
• Attendance incentive bonus after six months: $500 per quarter, $2,000 per year
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account

Job details

Location

Tuscaloosa, AL

Pay

$14.35 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Healthcare and Social Services

Posted

Oct 7, 2026

Drug test

Required