Forensic-Group Facilitator (DOH/NMBHI #13119)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute Forensic Division in Las Vegas, NM seeks a qualified professional to facilitate psycho-educational groups and teach court procedures to adults with mental health disorders involved in the legal system.

Work with an interdisciplinary team, adapt teaching approaches to diverse needs, and maintain clinical documentation in compliance with hospital and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a substance abuse or behavioral health counseling setting.
• Education may substitute for experience in combinations up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured psycho-educational groups for adults with acute or chronic mental illness focused on competency restoration and court-related knowledge.
• Teach participants about court procedures, legal terminology, pleas, charges, and defendants’ rights using worksheets, discussions, and role-play.
• Modify teaching approaches to accommodate different cognitive, educational and clinical needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor patient progress and maintain clinical documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Skills

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Posting Details

The Forensic Division is one of five divisions that comprise the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) at Las Vegas. The primary mission of the Forensic Division is to provide competency restoration services to individuals referred by District Courts across the state. Individuals referred to the facility are charged with at least one felony-level offense.

Salary

$20.56 - $30.85 Hourly
$42,773 - $64,160 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4

Posting Details

The Forensic Division is one of five divisions that comprise the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) at Las Vegas. The primary mission of the Forensic Division is to provide competency restoration services to individuals referred by District Courts across the state. Individuals referred to the facility are charged with at least one felony-level offense.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to help individuals with mental health disorders who are also involved with the legal or criminal justice system. The combination of psychiatric needs and legal considerations creates complex challenges that require specialized support.

How does it get done?

The job gets done by performing tasks such as:

• Facilitate structured psycho-educational groups to adults with acute or chronic mental illness focused on competency restoration and court related knowledge
• Teach participants about court procedures, court room behaviors, court room roles, legal terminology, pleas, charges, and defendants¿ rights. Use worksheets, discussions, role-play, and other educational material
• Modify teaching approaches to accommodate different cognitive, educational and clinical needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor patient progress and maintain clinical documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Who are the customers?

Patient's admitted into the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute Forensic Division for purposes of competency evaluation, competency restoration through treatment and psychoeducation.

Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Social Work or related field;
• Will have experience working within the mental health field;
• Experience in providing direct care services in an inpatient hospital setting, with interdisciplinary treatment team;
• Experience working with legal representatives (I.E attorney's, judges);
• Experience conducting groups

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a substance abuse and or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NM Drivers License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
• CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.