Behavioral Health Community Intervention Specialist About Santo Domingo: For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.
About Our Work Environment: Our work environment has:
Friendly staff Supportive work environment Flexibility And is community service driven We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.
Summary of Position: This position is responsible for providing mobile based crisis intervention services for the Santo Domingo Pueblo community including answering the emergency lines, responding to crisis situations, assisting & coordinating acute hospitalizations, social detox with the on-call KFWC therapist or clinical supervisor, assisting with scheduling intake appointments, monitoring court orders, and coordination & linkage services. This position routinely assesses and coordinates care for tribal members experiencing mental health and substance use crisis.
Minimum Qualifications: Hold an associate degree and one (1) year of experience working with mental health crisis intervention OR any equivalent combination of education and experience. General knowledge and/or training in crisis prevention intervention & substance use training. CHR/CCSS/CPSW/CFPSW credentials (preferred) or must complete within 1 year upon hire. CPR/First Aid/AED. Knowledgeable in trauma informed care and crises intervention. Knowledge of local and area resources Previous experience with Native American youth preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele. Fluent in Keres preferred but open to others. Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills that will enable you to work with high-risk families and to focus the efforts on client's well-being and to meet Santo Domingo Tribe goals and objectives. Work irregular hours including after-hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check. Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance. Covid-19 vaccination required. Reasonable accommodation considered. Are you ready to join our family? If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org) .
Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.
