Mental Health Assistant

JOB CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH / SOBER SUPPORT / TOTAH

POSITION SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, this position provides client supervision at the Totah Behavioral Health Sobering Center and/or the Joint Intervention Program; assists in the maintenance of a safe, secure environment that enhances treatment and/or educational effectiveness, as appropriate.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two years’ experience working with clients with Severe Mental Illness (SMI); Moderate or severe Substance Use Disorder (SUD); or Co-occurring disorder (mental illness/Substance Use Disorder)and/or mental illness/developmental disability with a primary diagnosis of mental illness; OR
• Two years of post-secondary education in a human services related field; OR
• A minimum of 40 hours of documented training including the 20 hours of pre-service training and 20 additional hours including the following topics, to be completed within 90 days of employment:
  • Basic communications and problem solving;
  • Ethnic and cultural considerations related to the clients served; o Addiction and Brain Function;
  • Trauma-Informed Care; and
  • Addressing Shame and Humiliation from a Human Dignity Approach 
• Staff who meet the two years of education or experience requirement must take 20 hours of pre-service training. Staff who do not meet the two-year requirement must take 20 hours of pre-service plus 20 hours of in-service.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
  •  Criminal Records Check

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance  
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability