Community Support Specialist — Growth, Training & Impact

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, LLC; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, LLC in New Mexico seeks a Community Support Specialist (CSS) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide CCSS, Behavioral Respite Care, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation services, supporting individuals with SMI, SED, and COD to achieve wellness and independence.

The role emphasizes advocacy, client-centered planning, and collaboration with families, schools, and community partners; required education credentials include a bachelor’s or associate in human

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus 1 year of experience working with SMI adults.
• Associate degree in a human services related field plus 2 years of experience working with SMI adults.
• High School Diploma or GED plus 3 years of experience working with SMI adults.
• Meets the minimum requirements as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) by the State of New Mexico.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.
• Obtains a Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI).
• Maintains certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Knows, follows, and upholds TeamBuilders’ philosophy, policies & procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Understands and complies with all program service requirements and State regulations for provision of care to children with SED, adults with SMI, and individuals with COD including other chronic health conditions.
• Forms a helping partnership with clients and collateral practitioners including, but not limited to, educational professionals, corrections personnel, child welfare workers, and natural supports to accomplish service goals and objectives.
• Sets and maintains boundaries to assure the safety and protection of the client and to maintain a professional helping role.
• Documents initial mental health or functional assessment identifying strengths, needs, and barriers. Assessments are to be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.
• Documents activities on service activity note and completes within 24hrs of service rendering.
• Documents and updates service plans and team meeting forms as required. Service plans are to be completed within 72hrs of service rendering.
• Immediately seeks program and/or clinical supervision regarding incidents and fills out Incident Reports as per Agency policy and submits documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Experience with SMI adults

Documentation and reporting

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Associate degree in human services

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) – NM

Job description

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, LLC in New Mexico seeks a Community Support Specialist (CSS) to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide CCSS, Behavioral Respite Care, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation services, supporting individuals with SMI, SED, and COD to achieve wellness and independence.

The role emphasizes advocacy, client-centered planning, and collaboration with families, schools, and community partners; required education credentials include a bachelor’s or associate in human