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About Desert Hills |
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| Desert Hills opened in 1990 with 6 hospital beds, 34 residential treatment (RTC) beds, and an 8-bed Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). In 1994 we increased the PHP program to 24 desks and opened a "lower-level" 36-bed RTC (non-medical model). |
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| Desert Hills' mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive behavior and mental health services to children, adolescents and their families. |
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- Day Treatment: ages 11-18
- Residential Treatment Center (RTC): ages 5-18
- Behavior Management Services (BMS): ages 4-21
- Out-Patient Medication Management Clinic: ages 4-18
- Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS): 5-18
- Familyworks, Inc. - a separate corporation - Treatment Foster Care (TFC): ages 4-18
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Residential Treatment (5-18 years of age; boys and girls) Sub-acute care (medical model) treats clients who are severely emotionally disturbed and require extensive support and a comprehensive approach to psychiatric, social, and psychological needs. |
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Desert Hills is accredited by:
- The State of New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department, Licensing and Certification
- The Joint Commission
- North Central Accreditation
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| Desert Hills regularly has job opportunities for behavioral health technicians, social workers, counselors, nurses, and teachers. |
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