Behavioral Health Associate I — Crisis Care & Safety

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center; Las Cruces (NM); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to support a multidisciplinary team. The role under a licensed nurse involves monitoring patients, providing care, and participating in crisis response as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote treatment goals and patient well-being in a structured setting.

Formación

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire). First aid may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Assists clients with activities of daily living and maintains a structured environment.
• Performs safety checks and monitors patient supervision per guidelines.
• Records vital signs and reports significant changes to the clinical team.
• Communicates observations and participates in patient education and rehabilitation groups.
• Documents in patient records timely and accurately.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Crisis de-escalation

Vital signs

Observation

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Dona Ana County Crisis Triage Center in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to support a multidisciplinary team. The role under a licensed nurse involves monitoring patients, providing care, and participating in crisis response as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff to promote treatment goals and patient well-being in a structured setting.