TEST DO NOT APPLY - Mental Health Assistant

Presbyterian Medical Services • Farmington, NM

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position provides client supervision at the Totah Behavioral Health Sobering Center and/or the Joint Intervention Program; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness, as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two years’ experience working with clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI); Moderate or severe Substance Use Disorder (SUD); or Co-occurring disorder (mental illness/Substance Use Disorder)and/or mental illness/developmental disability with a primary diagnosis of mental illness; OR Two years of post-secondary education in a human services related field; OR A minimum of 40 hours of documented training including the 20 hours of pre-service training and 20 additional hours including the following topics, to be completed within 90 days of employment: Basic communications and problem solving; Ethnic and cultural considerations related to the clients served; o Addiction and Brain Function; Trauma-Informed Care; and Addressing Shame and Humiliation from a Human Dignity Approach
• Staff who meet the two years of education or experience requirement must take 20 hours of pre-service training.
• Staff who do not meet the two-year requirement must take 20 hours of pre-service plus 20 hours of in-service.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite.
• It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations.
• Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center.
• Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: Criminal Records Check $100

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED