American sign language interpreter Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

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MH Interpreter III

Announcement Number 25-27 Job Code B8700

Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Work location will be at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Salary / Pay Rate Range 80 ($61,063.20 - $102,664.80 Annually) Additional Salary Information

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.

Open Date 07 / 25 / 2025 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.

avoiding inappropriate treatment.

issues relating to deaf individuals within mental health settings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Professional Conduct.

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Necessary Special Requirements

Transliterators. Permit level licensure is accepted for the Mental Health Interpreter I level.

Employee Benefits

through the Retirement Systems of Alabama. o After 1 year, the minimum amount of the pre-retirement death benefit paid to your designated

beneficiary is at least equal to your current or previous fiscal year's annual salary.

Method of Selection

education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.

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.

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