Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Las Cruces Recovery Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on monitoring client behaviors, providing continuous care, and responding in crisis situations.

Onsite work ensures daily supervision and active client engagement in therapeutic activities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus some experience with the target population and relevant safety/counseling training.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Six months or more experience working with the population preferred.
• Knowledge of common psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the wellbeing of clients and provides a safe, positive, supportive, and structured environment.
• Conducts safety checks and follows individualized supervision guidelines.
• Checks clients for contraband and manages belongings.
• Interacts with clients, observes behaviors, and encourages participation in group therapy.
• Engages with clients in activities to support treatment goals.
• Facilitates educational-rehabilitative groups covering social skills and coping strategies.
• Takes and records vital signs and reports changes to the charge nurse.
• Charts client records timely and accurately.
• Uses de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and behavior.
• Supports with unit organization, admissions/discharges, and incident reporting.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Las Cruces Recovery Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico is seeking a Behavioral Health Associate I to be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role focuses on monitoring client behaviors, providing continuous care, and responding in crisis situations.

Onsite work ensures daily supervision and active client engagement in therapeutic activities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus some experience with the target population and relevant safety/counseling training.