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University of New Mexico

Counselor/Social Worker

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available! Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials! Now hiring for provisional, Non – Clinical and Clinical license!

#1253 GRADUATE COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR Pay Rate: $22.49 - $33.74 LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Provisional license in Counseling or Social Work #158 COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR Pay Rate: $26.22 - $39.33 LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: LMSW or LPC or LMHC #159 CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WKR Pay Rate: $28.32 - $42.48 LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: One of the following:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in State of New Mexico Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in State of New Mexico Marriage and Family Therapist License State of New Mexico PhD in a related discipline

Department: CPC Programs for Children

FTE:

1.00 Full Time Shift:

Days Position Summary:

Provide a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or case management services to individuals, couples, and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Typically works under the direct guidance of a clinical professional within the environment of a clinical agency or a medical/hospital facility. May provide practical training and guidance to students and/or paraprofessional staff. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities:

PATIENT CARE:

Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position. PATIENT CARE:

Prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs. CONSULTATION:

Consult with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required. INTERVENTION:

Provide and/or arrange for therapeutic interventions to include but not limited to emergency services and crisis intervention for individuals with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances. REFERRAL:

Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services. DOCUMENTATION:

Follow up to determine reliability of treatment used; change method and degree of therapy when appropriate. DATA:

Collect data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists. ADMINISTRATION:

Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures. TRAINING:

May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters. CASE MANAGEMENT:

Provide casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge. QUALITY:

Promote and use best practices in treatment; may include specialized training. DEVELOPMENT:

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings, and workshops. PATIENT SAFETY:

Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocols; demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes. Qualifications:

Education:

Essential: Master's Degree Experience:

Essential: Documented experience in age-appropriate environment. Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo. Credentials:

Essential: LMSW or LPC or LMHC. Physical Conditions:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Department:

CPC Transition Age Clinic FTE:

1.00 Full Time Shift:

Days

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