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Mental Health Technician - Cottonwood

SpectraCare·Ashford, Alabama

$16 - $16/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The role involves supporting consumer needs through meal preparation, facility cleaning, and teaching basic living skills. Additionally, the technician is responsible for medication assistance under supervision and maintaining electronic health records.

Mental Health Technician II - Cottonwood Care Home This position will be located at our Cottonwood Care Home in Ashford, Alabama 12 HOUR PITMAN SCHEDULE 7pm - 7am WEEK I: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY WEEK II: MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY Alabama State Retirement Option Available

Responsibilities

  • Various activities to meet consumer needs including, but not limited to: meal preparation, cleaning of the facility, assisting with daily tasks, etc.
  • Teaching group and individual basic living skills
  • Providing transportation using system vehicle when required by the program
  • Ensure efficient operation of the facility
  • Assisting with medication using the MAC certification under nurse supervision
  • Completing required documentation using an electronic health record system

Requirements

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Good MVR, willing to submit to motor vehicle report check
  • Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
  • Must obtain CPR and MAC certification upon hire
  • Prefer previous experience providing patient care in a mental health or substance abuse treatment environment
  • Must meet insurability requirements to drive a system vehicle (21 years of age).

Benefits

  • $14 Base Pay Rate $2.00 shift differential & Holiday Premium Available
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health and Dental Insurance
  • Alabama State Retirement
  • Paid Time Off - Annual, Sick, Personal and Comp
  • OnShift Wallet through Payactiv
  • PTO Buyback Program
  • Company paid life insurance
  • AD&D and dependent life insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Licensure Supervision for LPC / LICSW
  • Troy University Student Discount (Dothan Campus)
  • Continuing Education Provider Approved by NBCC - ACEP #6611

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $16/hr
Location
Ashford, Alabama
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

SpectraCare

Providing behavioral health services to Wiregrass families since 1968. Get the care you need 24/7 by calling 800-951-HELP Visit SpectraCare.org for more information. Want to work with us? Apply online at www.SpectraCare.org/careers

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.

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