Behavioral Health Community Intervention Specialist

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

20h

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing mobile based crisis intervention services for the Santo Domingo Pueblo community including answering the emergency lines, responding to crisis situations, assisting & coordinating acute hospitalizations, social detox with the on-call KFWC therapist or clinical supervisor, assisting with scheduling intake appointments, monitoring court orders, and coordination & linkage services. This position routinely assesses and coordinates care for tribal members experiencing mental health and substance use crisis.

Requirements

• Hold an associate degree and one (1) year of experience working with mental health crisis intervention OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge and/or training in crisis prevention intervention & substance use training.
• CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Knowledgeable in trauma informed care and crises intervention.
• Knowledge of local and area resources
• Previous experience with Native American youth preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills that will enable you to work with high-risk families and to focus the efforts on client's well-being and to meet Santo Domingo Tribe goals and objectives.
• Work irregular hours including after-hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Swing shift hours: 3pm-1am
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Nice To Haves

• CHR/CCSS/CPSW/CFPSW credentials (preferred) or must complete within 1 year upon hire.
• Fluent in Keres preferred but open to others.
• Previous experience with Native American youth preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• Answering emergency lines
• Responding to crisis situations
• Assisting & coordinating acute hospitalizations
• Social detox with the on-call KFWC therapist or clinical supervisor
• Assisting with scheduling intake appointments
• Monitoring court orders
• Coordination & linkage services
• Assesses and coordinates care for tribal members experiencing mental health and substance use crisis

Benefits

• We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree