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Forensic Office Support Clerk(DOH/NMBHI #13071)

Salary

 

$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

$34,320 - $51,480 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C2

Posting Details

 
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital  level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

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?

 
The Forensic Office Support Clerk will provide a combination of supportive services for the Forensic Division. Ensure confidentiality and protect sensitive patient and organizational information while also maintaining professionalism and customer service.

How does it get done?

 
The Forensic Office Support Clerk will be responsible for overseeing patients during computerized court ordered evaluations. Gathering, organizing and preparing documentation fer Psychology Staff. On boarding and off boarding of employees. Scheduling and maintaining compliance of each employees mandatory classes. The Forensic Office Support Clerk will also assist in maintaining the Kronos timekeeping system on a daily basis and performing other clerical duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

 
Patients are referred to NMBHI from the judicial system in response to not being found competency to proceed in trial. These patients are sent for restoration treatment in order to aid and assist in moving forward with the charges against them. Referral may come from any judicial district in the state. At times, patients may stay beyond the initial competency restoration treatment for up to the length of time had they been convicted of the crime they are alleged to have committed.

Ideal Candidate

 
Ideal candidate would have:
Experience in working busy office setting where work is done within time sensitive court and statutory mandates.
Experience in inpatient,correctional, or forensic setting.
Experience as an office settings.
Experience in scheduling and coordinating appointments.
Experience in working with others and providing professional customer service.

Minimum Qualification

 
No prior experience or training required.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess a valid Drivers License

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required. The work is in a psychiatric hospital setting with patients who struggle with mental health illness and could present with unpredictable behavior.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information:Paul Bagwell (505)454-2682 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 covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
06/21/2026
Job Reference
164507
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Administrative
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