Behavioral Health Technician

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Occupation:

Psychiatric Technicians

Location:

Grants, NM - 87020 Positions available: 1 Job #: 24522

Source:

Wexford Health Sources Inc

Posted:

04/11/2026

Web Site:

www.wexfordhealth.com

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. SUMMARY

• Regular Full Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Behavioral Health Technician

SCHEDULE

Full-time hours

FACILITY

Western New Mexico Correctional Facility - North

LOCATION

Grants, NM Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you. Position Summary As a Behavioral Health Technician at our facility, you'll be an essential part of the multidisciplinary team, working directly with patients to support their mental health and daily stability. In this hands-on role, you will help guide therapeutic activities, reinforce treatment plans, and provide structured support to individuals with mental illness or developmental needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and facilitating therapeutic group activities designed to support patient engagement and progress
• Providing direct supervision and support to patients within mental health programs and housing unit
• Observing patient behavior and reporting changes to the clinical team to support ongoing care decisions
• Assisting in the implementation of individualized treatment plans through structured activities and interventions
• Evaluating patient capabilities and recommending appropriate program participation
• Offering one-on-one support and instruction to reinforce coping skills and daily functioning
• Maintaining accurate administrative and clinical documentation related to patient care and activities
• Coordinating and managing supplies and materials needed for therapeutic programming
• Collaborating with the treatment team to ensure activities align with clinical goals and patient needs
• Following all behavioral health policies, procedures, and facility protocols to maintain a safe and structured environment You'll go beyond observation. You'll create structure, connection, and meaningful daily progress for patients on their path to stability. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Why Work with Wexford Health?
• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more! What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to therapeutic activities (Preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives. Apply today and become the support your community needs. 24522 , , , , , To Apply for this Job Click Here Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Wexford Health Sources Inc Social Links Connect with Wexford Health Sources Inc Other Local Jobs from Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Mental Health Professional Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Grants, NM Mental Health Counselors Regular Hospitals - 6 weeks ago SUMMARY

• Regular Part Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Mental Health Professional

SCHEDULE

Part-time (20 hours per week)

FACILITY

Western NM Correctional Facility North

LOCATION

Grants, NM A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE… then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITS

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Professional is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and provides clinically appropriate services under the clinical direction of the Associate Director, Mental Health Programs. The Mental Health Professional will provide mental health screenings and assessments, clinical watches, treatment groups and individual sessions, as well as other clinically related activities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Provide clinical services, including screening, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention. 2. Performs individual and group therapeutic counseling. 3. Performs administrative consultations for specialized social services as determined by the specific needs of the Institution. 4. Interviews inmates to obtain information concerning medical history, mental health history, or other pertinent information. 5. Observes inmates to detect indications of abnormal behavior. 6. Reviews results of tests, treatment plans and treatment cases with the behavioral health team to evaluate client needs and implement treatment. 7. Coordinates psychiatry services, which includes but is not limited to tracking and triaging patients' requests or staff referrals for psychotropic meds; administrative duties for psychiatry visits; tracking psychiatry services provided including signed consents and obtaining refusals. 8. Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as counseling, behavior modification and psychosocial education to assist inmates in managing their mental disorders and other interpersonal or environmental problems. 9. Discusses progress toward treatment goals with inmates and ensures that the treatment plan is completed in a timely manner, adhered to as the barometer for treatment and is reflected in the progress notes. 10. Consults with behavioral health team concerning treatment plan and amends plan as described 11. Assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects. May direct special projects as requested. 12. Experience working effectively with a multi-disciplinary treatment team, providing clinical supervision, performing consultation and teaching others 13. Provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports. 14. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. 15. Provides documentation in accordance with unit policies, procedures, and facility policies when recommended and/or indicated. 16. Participates in mandatory as well as elective educational activities as well as orientation of new staff, and inmate orientation. 17. Attends weekly staff meetings and follows all team/unit protocols. 18. Adheres to safety and security policies, and participates in disaster drills. 19. Follows security regulations and policies, with consideration of clinical factors. 20. Completes case management responsibilities as required. 21. Completes chart reviews as required. 22. Engages in internal audit preparation and review process as directed by the Associate Director, Mental Health Programs. 23. Appropriately recommends/offers input to multi-disciplinary team for transfers to alternate levels of care, and/or grade changes when requested. 24. Participates in all mental health watches and log entries as directed 25. Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Licensed Practical Nurse Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Grants, NM Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Regular Hospitals - 6 weeks ago SUMMARY

• Regular Full Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago Wexford Health To Apply for this Job Click Here

POSITION

Licensed Practical Nurse

SCHEDULE

Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY

Western NM - North Correctional Facility

LOCATION

Grants, NM Are you ready for a nursing role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you. Position Summary As an LPN at our facility, you'll play a hands-on role in delivering care to a vulnerable population under the guidance of RNs and medical providers.

Some responsibilities include:

• Administering medications and treatments as ordered
• Assisting with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions
• Taking vital signs and monitoring patient conditions
• Providing wound care and changing dressings
• Supporting documentation and care planning
• Promoting hygiene, sanitation, and a safe environment for all patients
• Serving as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team You'll be more than a nurse.

You'll be a source of safety, dignity, and healing. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Wexford Health Sources, Inc. Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Psychiatric Technicians Help for Occupation Information for Psychiatric Technicians. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at http://www.wexfordhealth.com/ on 04/11/2026 4:04:28 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]