Mental Health Tech (DOH/SATC #26890+) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $18.69 - $28.04 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Why does the job exist? The position assists in the daily monitoring of residents, working closely with clinical, education, and other milieu staff. Duties may include but are not limited to, developing life skills, recreation and social activities and re-directing patient behavior. This position will require working days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays and includes mandatory mandating. How does it get done? Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanism are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharges. Who are the customers? Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression. Ideal Candidate Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression. Minimum Qualification High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains 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 one (1) year may substitute for the required experience. Direct Care (2) years experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.