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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. 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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