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Overview

UNM Hospitals is the largest community mental health provider in the state of New Mexico. The Psychiatric Center treats both adults and children and provides a wide variety of services including but not limited to: Addiction/Recovery, Forensics, Senior Programs, Native American Programs, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

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Culture

  • At UNMH, you’ll find a world-class care environment that will bring out the best in you. Here, we treat everyone with respect. We listen to our patients, anticipate their needs and make everyone feel welcome.
  • Since we work at a teaching hospital, we keep our skills fresh, learn from mistakes, are thorough and accurate, and open to change. We’re also able to think about the big picture without losing sight of the smallest detail.
  • Working together, we collaborate and encourage each other, but can also work with autonomy. We share ideas, welcome feedback, and value the diversity of our teams.
  • While you build your career with UNMH, we’ll help you excel with ample training and learning opportunities. After all, you’re helping care for people throughout our community, our state, and our region.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful Behavioral Health RN at UNMH? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Confident
  • Courageous
  • Diplomatic

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Employee Quote

Behavioral Health is constantly changing and evolving. And at UNMH, we’re always up to date. — Marcie, RN

Benefits of Employment

  • Medical, Dental (Free for full-time) Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA

  • Up to 6% hospital contribution to the 403b retirement plan

  • Holidays and Sick Days

  • Life and Disability Insurance

  • Relocation Reimbursement

  • Nursing Mother Rooms, Cafeteria

  • Close to Public Transportation, Restaurants, and Entertainment

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Responsibilities

Job ID
2749
Category
Behavioral and Mental Health
Department
MDC - Behavioral Health
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Date posted
01/26/2024
Pay Rate
$28.32 - $42.48 Hourly

Additional $6.00/HR Safety Incentive Increase

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition. 

Department: Metropolitan Detention Center Bern Co Contract
FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Days

158 – Counselor Social Wkr $25.21-37.82

$3,000 Sign On Bonus For New Hire

JOB SUMMARY

Provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration. Lead and train lower level counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in related discipline
EXPERIENCE:
Documented experience in age appropriate environment
3 years directly related experience
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
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be credentialed by UNMH Credentialing Committee
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment
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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

159 – Counselor Social Wkr Clin $27.22 – $40.84

$6,000 Sign On Bonus For New Hire

JOB SUMMARY

Position Summary:
Provide, oversee, and/or administer a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration. Lead and train lower level counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in related discipline
EXPERIENCE:
Documented experience in age appropriate environment
3 years directly related experience
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
TESTING REQUIREMENTS:
Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Bilingual English/Spanish
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
May be credentialed by UNMH Credentialing Committee
Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment
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 (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. May require walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or may require working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of materials is negligible.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements

Sig Hazard: Chemicals, bio hazardous materials requiring extensive safety precautions and may require protective equipment

Sig Haz: Physical risk, injuries due to combative patient behavior

Subject to working in close proximity to incarcerated individuals - correctional officers provide security; however some degree of risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exist

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