Thank you for your interest in Alabama’s Department of Mental Health. Great strides have been made in upgrading the quality of services to Alabama citizens in mental health care. We are proud of our department and what it has to offer prospective employees. Competitive salaries, excellent fringe benefits, fair employment practices, and opportunities for continuing your career growth are just a few of the advantages of working in our system.

Our department offers a broad range of professional positions which are not classified under the state merit system. These non merit, or exempt, positions were established to expedite the hiring process and, thereby, improve service delivery in the areas of mental illness, intellectual disability, and substance abuse. The positions provide applicants with numerous opportunities for professional growth while enjoying the benefits of state employment.

A list of vacancies for exempt positions in our central administrative office, regional community services offices and mental illness facilities throughout the state is available for viewing on this website.