Adult Psychiatric Division/Forensic Psychiatric Technician 3 Full time (DOH/NMBH
New Mexico Department of Health, Las Vegas, NM, United States
Posting Details
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.
Salary
Hourly: $19.97 - $29.95
Annually: $41,527 - $62,291
Pay Band C4
Why does the job exist?
The psychiatric technician provides care and assistance to all patients in a hospital setting. This position is present on all units and all times to assist the patients in all basic needs. The role supports the nursing and treatment staff by assisting the patients throughout the day and communicating updates regarding symptoms and functioning to the treatment team.
How does it get done?
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—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 observed symptoms.
Ensure the environment is clean and comfortable for all patients.
Customers
This position provides assistance to all patients admitted to the hospital division of NMBHI. Referrals come from all counties across the state, and the position assists patients who are not able to have their symptoms stabilized in a lower level of care.
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with people who have behavioral health diagnoses.
Experience in assisting people with activities of daily living.
Experience working in healthcare.
Experience working in treatment teams.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience relevant 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a defensive driving certificate.
Safety‑Sensitive Positions: Employment subject to pre‑employment and random testing, alcohol and drug testing, nationwide criminal background checks, and is conditional pending results.
Criminal Records Background Check: Must successfully complete pre‑employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results.
Successful completion of HIPAA training.
Working Conditions
This position will work in an office setting with exposure to visual video display terminals, a personal computer, and phone use. The work is in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients who struggle with mental illness and may present unpredictable behavior.
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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.
Salary
Hourly: $19.97 - $29.95
Annually: $41,527 - $62,291
Pay Band C4
Why does the job exist?
The psychiatric technician provides care and assistance to all patients in a hospital setting. This position is present on all units and all times to assist the patients in all basic needs. The role supports the nursing and treatment staff by assisting the patients throughout the day and communicating updates regarding symptoms and functioning to the treatment team.
How does it get done?
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—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 observed symptoms.
Ensure the environment is clean and comfortable for all patients.
Customers
This position provides assistance to all patients admitted to the hospital division of NMBHI. Referrals come from all counties across the state, and the position assists patients who are not able to have their symptoms stabilized in a lower level of care.
Ideal Candidate
Experience working with people who have behavioral health diagnoses.
Experience in assisting people with activities of daily living.
Experience working in healthcare.
Experience working in treatment teams.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma and two (2) years of experience relevant 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a defensive driving certificate.
Safety‑Sensitive Positions: Employment subject to pre‑employment and random testing, alcohol and drug testing, nationwide criminal background checks, and is conditional pending results.
Criminal Records Background Check: Must successfully complete pre‑employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results.
Successful completion of HIPAA training.
Working Conditions
This position will work in an office setting with exposure to visual video display terminals, a personal computer, and phone use. The work is in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients who struggle with mental illness and may present unpredictable behavior.
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