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Patient Care Assistant (DOH/SATC #30654+)

New Mexico Department of Health
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Salary

$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly

$38,885 - $58,327 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Why does the job exist?

The position assists in the dally monitoring of residents, working closely with clinical, education, and

other milieu staff. Duties may include but are not limited to, developing life skills, recreation and

social activities and re-directing patient behavior. This position will require working days, evenings,

nights, weekends, and/or holidays and includes mandatory mandating.

How does it get done?

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah

Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanism are offered to residents and

life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharges.

Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history

of violence and aggression.

Ideal Candidate

Will have experience:

Working in a residential treatment facility;

Working in a therapeutic MILIEU; and

Working recover-oriented and /or trauma-informed-care environments

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience. Direct Care (2) years experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.

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Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email

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.

Salary : $38,885 - $58,327

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