Counselor/Social Worker

UNM's ADOBE Program was established in 2017 to identify and construct resilience among individuals and communities confronting justice and health disparities at the crossroads of medicine and law. We provide comprehensive services to at-risk adolescents and their families, including community navigation, education support, medical care, psychiatric care, and therapy, in a setting that supports harm reduction and gender-affirming care. We are seeking a therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

This position provides a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for individuals, groups, and/or families. Works under the direct guidance of a clinical professional within the environment of a clinical agency and medical facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients, families, and groups; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis and emergency intervention.

2. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals, as needed.

3. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate.

4. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.

5. May lead paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certificate may be a requirement for some positions in this classification.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum.
Certification/Licensure
NM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Certified in EMDR or other trauma-based therapy

* Past work with high-risk adolescents

* Past work with multigenerational care models

* Past work with multidisciplinary teams

* Spanish Speaking

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.