Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Classroom Instructor

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

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About The Position

This position works in a variety of settings to provide individual training including the major components of basic living skills development, psychosocial skills training and therapeutic socialization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Special Education or a related field; OR Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field, plus two years’ experience in providing services in the functional area taught (e.g., psychosocial education, basic living skills, etc.); OR High school diploma or GED and four years’ experience providing services in the functional area being taught; AND minimum of one year experience working with individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or co-occurring (SMI and Substance Abuse) disorders.
OR Qualification as a Certified Peer Specialist: 18 Years of age or older.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must self-identify as a current or former consumer of mental health and/or substance abuse services.
Must have demonstrated mental health or substance abuse recovery of two years and can provide written certification.
If qualifies as a Certified Peer Specialist, must have certification as a Certified Peer Specialist through the approved state of New Mexico certification program.
Must obtain certification by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
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.
This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: 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.
TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
Criminal Records Check.