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Recreational Therapist, Supervisor (DOH/NMBHI #12978)

New Mexico Department of Health
Las Vegas, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Salary

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

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

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will provide assistance in directing and planning of recreational activities for residents for Forensic (FTU).

How does it get done?

Incumbent is responsible for the supervision/coordination recreational activities for FTU. Incumbent will cross train all employees in all areas of the FTU area. Incumbent will monitor and maintain employees KRONOS on a daily basis and weekly to include approving/disapproving leave taken.

Who are the customers?

Patients/ Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate will have:

Experience working as a supervisor;

Experience working with coordinating programs;

Experience working with treatment teams and hospital setting;

Experience working with clients, residents, and patients that are mentally ill.

Minimum Qualification

Associate Degree in a relevant discipline and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities 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 five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess a valid Driver's License

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate

  • 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

This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and

extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus.

Unit: Forensic

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00 pm

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information:Elizabeth Gutierrez-DeVries (505)454-2238 Email

Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email

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

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Salary : $50,248 - $75,372

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