Mary Starke Harper Center

09/18/2025

This week the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center recognized Eleanor Morgan, Mental Health Technician Senior as our quarterly recipient of the Compassion Award. Eleanor has a remarkable 18 years of service.

The nominations are made by patients, families, and colleagues for their extraordinary contributions. The Compassion Award recognizes Mental Health Technicians for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Congratulations Eleanor and thank you for your continuous contributions to the patients and staff of the Harper Center!

Pictured are Dr. Johnny Tice, Facility Director, Eleanor Morgan, MHT Senior and Carolyn Pack, Director of Nursing.

09/16/2025

Positions Available as of 09/16/2025
▪️Fiscal Manager III
▪️Nurse Practitioner (Medical)
▪️Registered Nurse II (3pm - 11 pm shift)
▪️Registered Nurses Fulltime
▪️Part-time Hourly positions for Registered Nurses
▪️Licensed Practical Nurses Fulltime
▪️Mental Health Technicians - Direct Patient Care
▪️Activity Program Aide I
Call Human Resources for more information 205-366-3140 or 205-366-3125

09/16/2025

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09/05/2025

This week the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center recognized Melissa Noojin, Registered Nurse as quarterly recipient of the Daisy Award. Melissa has been employed with the Alabama Department of Mental Health since July 2021 and Harper Center since May 2023.

The nominations are made by patients, families, and colleagues for their extraordinary contributions. The Daisy Award recognizes nurses for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Congratulations Melissa and thank you for your continuous contributions to the patients and staff of the Harper Center!

Pictured are Dr. Johnny Tice, Facility Director, Melissa Noojin, RN and Carolyn Pack, Director of Nursing.

07/31/2025

The Personnel Departments for Mary Starke Harper Center Bryce Hospital Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility are representing the Alabama Department of Mental Health at the 14th Annual Congressional Job Fair hosted by Congresswoman Terri Sewell on July 31, 2025 at the McDonald Hughes Community Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Rep. Terri Sewell

07/02/2025

OPEN INTERVIEWS will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 for Mental Health Technicians (Patient Direct Care) at the Mary Starke Harper Center. 9:00am to 1pm. Applications can be completed at the facility prior to interview at - 115 Harper Court, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

For any questions please call 205-366-3125

04/22/2025

Harper would like to congratulate Daijah Henley, CRNP and her husband Jonathan-Mikal Beavers on the birth of their baby boy, Jonathan-Mikal Beavers Jr. born April 21, 2025, 8lbs and 6oz; 21 inches. He is welcomed home by his two siblings Jaiden 8 and Baleigh 2.

04/22/2025

This week the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center recognized Alexis Poe, Mental Health Technician as our first recipient of the Compassion Award. Alexis has been employed with Harper Center since November 2023.

The nominations are made by patients, families, and colleagues for their extraordinary contributions. The Compassion Award recognizes Mental Health Technicians for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Congratulations Alexis and thank you for your continuous contributions to the patients and staff of the Harper Center!

Pictured are Carolyn Pack, Director of Nursing, Alexis Poe, MHT and Dr. Johnny Tice, Facility Director.

04/22/2025

This week the Mary Starke Harper Geriatric Psychiatry Center recognized Joy Belosa, Registered Nurse as our first recipient of the Daisy Award. Joy has been employed with Harper Center since June 2019.

The nominations are made by patients, families, and colleagues for their extraordinary contributions. The Daisy Award recognizes nurses for their compassionate and exceptional care.

Congratulations Joy and thank you for your continuous contributions to the patients and staff of the Harper Center!

Pictured are Dr. Johnny Tice, Facility Director, Joy Belosa, RN and Carolyn Pack, Director of Nursing.

02/26/2025

Please stop by & find out more about joining our team at the Harper Center!
115 Harper Court - Tuscaloosa, AL

02/08/2025