The Division of Administration provides technical, financial and management support to all DMH/MR service sectors via several specialized sections. The division houses several bureaus/offices: Bureau of Finance, which encompasses Purchasing, Compensation Services (Payroll), Accounting Operations, Accounts Payable, and Contracts and Grants; Bureau of Information Technology; Bureau of Human Resources; and the Offices of Staff Development, Life Safety and Technical Services, Contracts, Land and Construction Management, Support Services, as well as the OBRA Preadmission Screening Office, which is responsible for preadmission screening to nursing home facilities.

Q. How can I learn more about business, purchasing, and/or contracting opportunities with DMH/MR?

A. Each year DMH/MR contracts with vendors and suppliers for an array of goods and services for our facilities, regional offices and clients. If you would like to know more about the types of business/contract opportunities available you may contact the business manager at one of our facilities or speak directly with our Central Office Purchasing Department in Montgomery, AL. Requests for Proposals are generally posted in the major newspapers throughout the state and on the web.

Q. What do I do if I have a problem with payroll or did not receive my paycheck on time?

A. If you encounter a problem with payroll you should first contact your facility/regional office or central office timekeeper or facility business manager. If you are unable to resolve the problem at this level you may contact the Central Office Payroll Department, 100 N. Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1410, telephone (334) 242-3192.

Q. Where can I learn more about employment opportunities with DMH/MR?

A. DMH/MR utilizes a number of methods to notify the general public about employment opportunities. Local newspapers, trade publications, conferences, and seminars are only a few ways that the agency publishes employment information. You can also click employment opportunities on the right side of our home page or visit AL.gov to find references to employment opportunities with DMH/MR and other state agencies.

Q. What is the difference between the Office of Certification (renamed Life Safety and Technical Services) and Program Certification for Mental Illness (MI), Substance Abuse (SA) and Mental Retardation (MR)?

A. The Office of Certification (Life Safety and Technical Services) inspects and certifies community facilities to ensure compliance with departmental standards for fire and life safety codes. This office is also responsible for the life safety inspections of DMH/MR facilities. Each program area (MI, MR, and SA) certifies community residential facilities and 310 Boards in accordance with departmental program standards and the Alabama Administrative Code.