Behavioral Health Office Support Clerk

Job Requirements & Classification Description Applications submitted without work experience or a resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, the resume must include dates of employment for each job (month & year) and details of work experience/job duties. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $22.06 per hour. Why does the job exist? This position will provide clerical support to the clinician and administrative staff in matters such as maintaining, transporting, receiving and archiving the behavioral health files; assisting in scheduling inmates; updating databases and logs; preparing purchase orders and securing supplies; and other clerical support duties deemed necessary to the facility. How does it get done? Create a list of daily patient appointments for each behavioral health provider. Provide this list to Correctional Officers. Aid in ensuring that patients arrive for scheduled appointments. Prepare equipment in order to facilitate Online NA/AA peer led class. Prepare files for transport. Keep inventory of office supplies and assist in ordering supplies as needed. Assist in gathering documents to show compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation. Data entry, maintain behavioral health logs, and assist with daily, monthly and annual reports. Utilization of CMIS and other platforms to assist clinicians in documentation. Maintain patient files to include filing, uploading, and organizing documents. Answer phone calls and aid in scheduling. Who are the customers? The New Mexico Corrections Department Ideal Candidate Experience in inventory control. Experience in purchasing. Experience in records keeping. Experience maintaining confidential records/information. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team with other health care professionals. Experience ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. No prior experience or training required. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Employment is subject to a pre‑employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr