Behavioral Health Associate - Full-Time, Onsite Care

Las Cruces Recovery Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to join its care team. The role supports a multidisciplinary approach, monitors client behaviors, and responds in crises as needed. Efficient data recording and crisis intervention are key duties.

Responsibilities include supervision, safety checks, charting, de-escalation, and assisting with activities and education groups to promote treatment goals. This is an on-site position with solid benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the facility population preferred.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wellbeing and provide a safe, structured environment with continuous client care and supervision.
• Conduct safety checks and monitor client condition per guidelines.
• Record vital signs accurately and report changes to supervisor/charge nurse.
• Encourage participation in group therapy and therapeutic activities.
• Assist with incident reporting, intake/discharge processes, and orderly charts.

Skills

CPR

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Client supervision

Activity facilitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to join its care team. The role supports a multidisciplinary approach, monitors client behaviors, and responds in crises as needed. Efficient data recording and crisis intervention are key duties.

Responsibilities include supervision, safety checks, charting, de-escalation, and assisting with activities and education groups to promote treatment goals. This is an on-site position with solid benefits.