M H Interpreter III

Mental Health Interpreter III Announcement Number 26-46 Job Code B8700 Employment Type Full-Time Job Location 3280 Dauphin Street Building B, Suite 100 Mobile, Alabama 36606 Salary/Pay Rate Range 80 ($62,284.80- $104,719.20 Annually) Additional Salary Information Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees. Open Date 09/25/2026 Close Date Until Filled Minimum Qualifications Certified as an Interpreter by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the Deaf IV/V or equivalent. 24 months or more experience full-time experience interpreting in a variety of different settings. OR 12 months or more experience full-time experience interpreting in a mental health setting with QMHI certification. Note: If these minimum qualifications cannot be met, the application may be considered for a Mental Health Interpreter II, or a Mental Health Interpreter I position. Mental Health Interpreter II (B8600) - Salary Range 77 ($52,761.60 - $88,524.00) - Certified as an Interpreter by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Association of the Deaf IV/V or equivalent. Mental Health Interpreter I (B8500) - Salary Range 75 ($47,839.20 - $80,121.60) - Graduation from a recognized Interpreter Training Program. Key Responsibilities • Works with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and who are consumers of the regional community with severe mental illness. • Assists with returning consumers to the community or more independent levels of functioning and avoiding inappropriate treatment. • Coordinates interpreting services for the facility or regional community. • Participates in training as it relates to Mental Health, Deafness, and Interpreting to increase knowledge of issues relating to deaf individuals within mental health settings. • Provides Communication Assessments required by the program standards. • Participates as a member of the Sign Language Proficiency Interview Team. • Provides clinical supervision to interpreters in the MH Interpreter I and II categories. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) • Knowledge of American Sign Language. • Knowledge of the function of a professional interpreter and Interpreting Code of Ethics/Code of Professional Conduct. • Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture. • Knowledge of telecommunication devices and their use. • Ability to interpret between staff and consumers using a variety of dialects and fluency levels. • Ability to interpret in situations where only partial control by the interpreter is possible. • Ability to provide training in the American Sign Language and the use of adaptive technology. • Ability to utilize a computer, internet resources, and various software packages. • Ability to work a flexible work schedule to include nights and/or weekends as needed. • Ability to work within a mental health setting. • Ability to work effectively as part of a state deaf services team. • Ability to supervise the work of others. Necessary Special Requirements • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Alabama Licensure Board of Interpreters and Transliterators. Permit level licensure is accepted for the Mental Health Interpreter I level. • Must be certified as a QMHI (Qualified Mental Health Interpreter) or equivalent. • Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the State of Alabama. • Must be able to effectively interpret between spoken English and American Sign Language. Employee Benefits • 13 paid holidays. • 1 personal leave day accrued each January. • 13 sick leave days. • 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment. • Paid parental leave. • Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service. • Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license. • Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board. • Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Method of Selection • Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, 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. • Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients. Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official transcript provided by the school, college, or university. APPLY NOW