Behavioral Health Associate I: Crisis Care & Patient Support

Las Cruces Recovery Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to work under a licensed nurse, monitor patient behavior, provide continuous care, and respond to crises. You will help with daily living activities, safety checks, and data recording as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CPR plus de-escalation and restraint certification, with training provided on hire; on-site work only with candidacy for veterans and military spouses encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months or more experience with the population preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the wellbeing of patients and maintain a safe, structured environment under supervision.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals).
• Conduct safety checks and supervise patients per guidelines.
• Check patients for contraband and manage valuables.
• Interact with patients and report significant observations to the clinical team.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals and skills.
• Facilitate educational/rehabilitative groups on social and living skills.
• Take and record vital signs and communicate changes to the team.
• Apply de-escalation techniques; assist with restraints when necessary.
• Assist with unit cleaning, admissions, discharges, and chart/file management.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to work under a licensed nurse, monitor patient behavior, provide continuous care, and respond to crises. You will help with daily living activities, safety checks, and data recording as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CPR plus de-escalation and restraint certification, with training provided on hire; on-site work only with candidacy for veterans and military spouses encouraged.