Formal Job Description
Position Title: Community Support Worker (CSW) – Otero County
Location: Otero County, NM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $48,000–$58,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Full benefits package and sign-on bonus
About Meridian Behavioral Health Inc.
Meridian Behavioral Health Inc. provides trauma-informed, culturally attuned behavioral health care throughout New Mexico. We are grounded in integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, working to dismantle systemic barriers and expand access to care in rural and underserved communities.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Community Support Worker based in Otero County who is passionate about helping others and knows their community’s strengths and challenges. This role supports justice-impacted, involved, and at-risk youth, adults, and families through hands-on, community-centered behavioral health services.
Responsibilities
- Provide supportive services to clients in home and community environments.
- Build strong relationships with local agencies, schools, and organizations to coordinate services.
- Empower clients through education, life skills, and resource navigation.
- Participate in weekly tele-supervision with a supervisor based in Bernalillo County.
- Attend monthly in-person meetings with Meridian’s Lead Team in Otero County.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation per agency and Medicaid standards.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health, community work, or social services preferred.
- Knowledge of Otero County community resources.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Community/Outreach Announcement Version
Meridian Behavioral Health is expanding to Otero County!
We’re hiring a full-time Community Support Worker (CSW) — someone who knows their community and is ready to help it grow stronger.
Join us in supporting justice-impacted, involved, and at-risk youth and families, connecting them to the care and resources they deserve.
Based in Otero County
Weekly video supervision
Monthly in-person meetings with our Lead Team
$48–$58K + full benefits + sign-on bonus
If you’re rooted in your community and believe in healing through connection, we’d love to hear from you.
