Salary

$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly

$73,568 - $110,352 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. The NMBHI Residential treatment program will provide inpatient services for individuals that struggle with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our program will offer Inpatient Detox services for clients seeking residential treatment. Our team will offer anti-craving medication assistance options and will encourage MOUD during treatment and post discharge. The residential treatment clinical team will focus on developing healthy coping skills and identifying behaviors that promote substance use, in effort to develop a relapse prevention plan and discharge plan. Clients will participate in supervised structured recreational activities followed by a mix of individual and group counseling.

Why does the job exist?

This is an integral position within the residential team who collaborates with residential technicians to meet daily shift requirements as well as individualized treatment goals. The Nursing team drives the residential team to ensure schedule adherence and timely medication management when applicable.

How does it get done?

This position provides comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse and mental health illness. The nursing team will complete triage assessments, admission assessments, and treatment plans for each admission. The nursing team will follow an approved medication protocol for withdrawal management and communicate effectively with the medical provider and the residential team.

Who are the customers?

Our purpose for establishing this program is to serve individuals that struggle with substance abuse near San Miguel, Mora, and Guadalupe Counties. All residents and visitors of NM are welcome to inquire for substance abuse treatment.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with population who carry a primary/secondary diagnosis of substance use disorder and who require medically managed withdrawal services and intensive adult residential treatment. Experience performing direct nursing services such as administering medications and treatment Provides assistance with personal care and diagnostic therapeutic procedures. Experience conducting safety checks or "rounds" to ensure patients and clients are stable with minimal or no complaints.

Minimum Qualification

Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Mexico, or eligibility for such licensure in accordance with New Mexico requirements, or eligibility for a temporary license issued for employment at a specific institution in New Mexico and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a current driver's license.

Current Registered Nurse License

Current CPR Card

Current ACLS Card

• 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

The position will work in an office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, Microsoft Teams, Email, and phone usage. The work is in an adult residential treatment center with detox patients and residential clients that struggle with mental health illness and could present with unpredictable behavior.

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Agency Contact Information: Nathan Gonzales 801-991-1080

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

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.