Adult Psychiatric Division/Forensic Psychiatric Technician 2 Parttime( DOH/NMBHI #13418)

About the role

This position is a Pay Band C3. The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six divisions including hospital-level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living, including cuing people to eat, shower, and attend activities.
• Assist in crisis situations and help de-escalate patients who may be symptomatic and agitated.
• Monitor all patients and ensure safety—including completing checks on all patients at identified intervals up to and including one-to-one.
• Provide feedback to the nursing staff and treatment team regarding symptoms observed.
• Ensure the environment is clean and comfortable for all patients.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have behavioral health diagnoses.
• Experience assisting people with activities of daily living.
• Experience working in healthcare.
• Experience working in treatment teams.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; employment is subject to pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug testing in accordance with federal and state law.
• Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• Must successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment criminal records background check.
• Must successfully complete the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Working Conditions

This position works in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients who struggle with mental illness and could present with unpredictable behavior. The work involves exposure to a Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, and phone usage.