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POSITION: Behavioral Health Technician
SCHEDULE: Full-time hours
FACILITY: Western New Mexico Correctional Facility – North
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 BlueCross BlueShield
- 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 Wisley 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.
Apply today and become the support your community needs.
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