Epi Duran Patient Care Assistant; DOH​/NMBHI

Salary

$18.15 - $27.23 hourly

$37,752 - $56,628 annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The NMBHI Residential treatment program will provide inpatient services for individuals that struggle with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our program will offer Inpatient Detox services for clients seeking residential treatment. Our team will offer anti-craving medication assistance options and will encourage MOUD during treatment and post discharge. The residential treatment clinical team will focus on developing healthy coping skills and identifying behaviors that promote substance use, in effort to develop a relapse prevention plan and discharge plan.

Clients will participate in supervised structured recreational activities followed by a mix of individual and group counseling.

This position will rotate job duties between admissions, detox, residential group therapy, and structured recreational activities. This position will work individually with clients to establish follow up appointments and aftercare plans prior to program discharge. This position will be integral to each client's continued participation in the program by establishing rapport and client trust.

• Must be able to obtain a basic set of vitals.
• Must be willing to learn about chemical dependency and how to recognize and score withdrawal symptoms appropriately.
• Must be able to manage emotions and personal responses even when conditions are unfavorable.
• Must be willing to communicate with the team and management to ensure all daily goals and objectives are met.

Our purpose for establishing this program is to serve individuals that struggle with substance abuse near San Miguel, Mora, and Guadalupe Counties. All residents and visitors of NM are welcome to inquire for substance abuse treatment.

• Experience working with population who carry a primary/secondary diagnosis of substance use disorder and who require medically managed withdrawal services and intensive adult residential treatment.
• Experience working with treatment teams.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.
• Experience working with clients that struggle with substance abuse or chemical dependency.

High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

• Must possess a current driver's license.
• High School Diploma.
• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS – This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, including alcohol and/or drug testing in compliance with federal and state law, nationwide criminal background checks, and conditional upon results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK – Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional upon the results. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of HIPAA.

The position will work in an office setting with exposure to visual video display terminal, personal computer, Microsoft Teams, email, and phone usage. The work is in an adult residential treatment center with detox patients and residential clients that struggle with mental health illness and could present with unpredictable behavior.

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Agency Contact Information:
Nathan Gonzales  Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.