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Behavioral Health Technician

Grants, New Mexico | Regular Full Time | Job ID:24759

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SUMMARY

• Regular Full Time
• Grants, New Mexico
• Posted 1 day ago

Wexford Health

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POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day shift

FACILITY: Western New Mexico - North Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Grants, NM

Are you ready for a mental health role where your care has a lasting impact and your compassion is felt every day?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Behavioral Health Technician at our facility, you'll be an essential part of the multidisciplinary team, working directly with patients to support their mental health and daily stability. In this hands-on role, you will help guide therapeutic activities, reinforce treatment plans, and provide structured support to individuals with mental illness or developmental needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and facilitating therapeutic group activities designed to support patient engagement and progress
• Providing direct supervision and support to patients within mental health programs and housing unit
• Observing patient behavior and reporting changes to the clinical team to support ongoing care decisions
• Assisting in the implementation of individualized treatment plans through structured activities and interventions
• Evaluating patient capabilities and recommending appropriate program participation
• Offering one-on-one support and instruction to reinforce coping skills and daily functioning
• Maintaining accurate administrative and clinical documentation related to patient care and activities
• Coordinating and managing supplies and materials needed for therapeutic programming
• Collaborating with the treatment team to ensure activities align with clinical goals and patient needs
• Following all behavioral health policies, procedures, and facility protocols to maintain a safe and structured environment

You'll go beyond observation.

You'll create structure, connection, and meaningful daily progress for patients on their path to stability.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• Current CPR certification
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of therapeutic activity programs; have ability to plan, organize, direct, and participate in recreation/leisure activities; and have ability to prepare, set-up and maintain equipment related to therapeutic activities (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the support your community needs.

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