Behavioral Health Technician/Driver - Intensive Outpatient (134-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

24d

About The Position

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures. Non-Exempt Job Summary: Provides a combination of duties related to both driving and tech for the intensive outpatient program. The individual’s primary duties are associated with the transportation of the IOP patients to and from home and the program. The individual’s secondary duties are to support the IOP therapist in monitoring and managing patients’ behaviors IOP groups. Individual will support in crisis situations to implement de-escalation techniques and ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients. Individual will also escort patients to and from group rooms, restroom, and lobby.

Requirements

Demonstrate ability to work with multi-disciplinary adult recovery teams.
Knowledge of New Mexico behavioral health systems.
Good written and communication skills.
Uses good judgment as it relates to client care.
Knowledge of confidentiality, ethics and boundary issues.
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Have at least one year of relevant experience working with clients with substance or alcohol use.

Responsibilities

Transportation of the IOP patients to and from home and the program.
Support the IOP therapist in monitoring and managing patients’ behaviors IOP groups.
Support in crisis situations to implement de-escalation techniques and ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients.
Escort patients to and from group rooms, restroom, and lobby.