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Human Resources Department

The HR Department at Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center works as a team to provide quality services for 500+ full-time and part-time staff. The Northwest catchment area consists of: Fayette, Lamar, Winston, Walker, Marion, Colbert, Lauderdale, and Franklin Counties. HR assists employees with their day-to-day needs, including benefits and leave programs, worker’s compensation matters, policy questions, training, and orientation.

Jenny Elliott

HR Director

205-302-9037

Marissa Hood

FMLA Manager

205-302-9004

Melissa Ratliff

HR Analyst

205-302-9030

Sonya Pugh

Benefits Coordinator

205-302-9000, 9131

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How to Apply

Our application process is designed to apply for specific job openings. If you are interested in more than one position posted, you may indicate those in the box labeled “Anything Else?” comment area on the application. 

As a part of our hiring process, you must also successfully complete a background check after you complete an application. If you apply for multiple positions, you only need to complete the background check once.

Application Instructions:

  • Go to Jobs and view all of the open positions available.
  • Choose a job listed, click on it, and read the description of the job. At the end, you will see the box to click on for Apply.
  • Complete the questionnaire style application and click on Send Application.
  • You will receive a return email confirmation verifying your application was sent.
  • Refer to the FAQ section below for information about our application process.

HR's Frequently Asked Questions

Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an automatic email, confirming it has been received in our HR Dept for review. 

No. After you receive your email confirmation, your application will be reviewed in the HR dept to determine qualification for the job requirements. It is then forwarded to the hiring supervisor for that position. The supervisor will review all the applications sent and make selections for interviewing. 

Due to the large volume of applicants, not everyone is selected for an interview. Any applications not selected for interview by a supervisor are returned to HR for other Supervisors to review for other similar positions. 

The first step in seeking employment at NWAMHC is to complete our online application. Each job position will give an overview of the specific position requirements. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring supervisor will contact you. 

Based on the information you provided, you were not selected for that specific position. Many factors including availability, work history, experience, and education requirements are considered when determining the next steps with an applicant. 

For Entry level (High School/GED) positions, your application is considered current for 90 days. If you have not received a call from a supervisor after that time, you may want to complete another application, so your information is kept current. 

For other professional level positions, your application is considered current for 6 months. If your information needs refreshing or updating, please do so through our website application system.

If you indicate more than one position on your application, one application will suffice. Multi-applications will slow down the application/hiring process. Keeping all your information in one document will be easier on all concerned. 

Resumes must be submitted with your online application. You may update your information at any time using the online application system. This helps ensure that all your most current information is centrally located for your own benefit. 

NWAMHC does not list salary ranges when a job is posted; however, if you are selected for an interview, the Director/Supervisor will review the salary range prior to or during your interview. Each position is assigned a specific grade with a minimum and maximum salary range; however, relevant experience is considered when quoting an exact salary. 

Every posted position has the job requirements and job descriptions listed for review. The salary range will be discussed if you are selected for an interview. Please review the posted information.

Education level requirements are posted with each job listed. Because of the billing of services we provide to our consumers, we must meet the guidelines set out by the State of Alabama, Medicaid, and Medicare. We must provide proof of education on any staff we hire. All entry level staff must have graduated from a state accredited high school or earned a GED from an accredited school/source. Bachelors and Masters level applicants must have degrees in mental health related fields. Applicants will be reviewed for specific job position requirements. 

Those initials designate the status of the job. PT= Part Time, up to 25 hours per week; FT=40 hrs per week, includes benefits; FT Temp=a temporary full-time position, works 40 hrs per week, but no benefits. PRN =Part time, on-call as needed (no set schedule). 

Please refer to the Benefits section on our website's HR section. Part Time employment status does not include Center benefits package.