Counselor/Social Worker

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Counselor/Social Worker will provide direct services as part of the FOCUS Program within the UNM Center for Development and Disabilities Early Childhood Home and Family Services (ECHFS) Division. Services may be provided to families with children birth to five who have or are at risk of having developmental delays. Many of the children served by the program are at risk or have experienced child abuse, neglect, and/or attachment disruptions. All services are delivery using a family centered, developmentally and relationally informed approach. The Counselor/Social Worker will provide home- and community-based evaluation, intervention, and treatment services and/or social work support services depending on experience and licensure.

The ECHFS Division at the CDD provides a continuum of early childhood home visiting, early intervention and clinical evaluation and treatment services. The FOCUS Programs provides integrated early intervention and family medical services to families of young children. Most children referred to the program have experienced prenatal substance exposure, and many have endured child abuse and neglect. Although this position is for the FOCUS Program, the Counselor/Social Worker may be assigned to work in any or all of these services providing evaluation, service coordination, intervention, treatment, and/or community-based support within the ECHFS Division.

Candidates with a strong commitment to working with high-risk families are encouraged to apply. Spanish-speakers are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the Counselor/Social worker will demonstrate:

* Capacity for effective collaborating with internal and community partners;

* Knowledge of community resources including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, behavioral health counseling, and other needs presented by families;

* Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements;

* Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation billing requirements.

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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.

***Address in your cover letter how your experience and skills align with our preferred qualifications***

One or more years of demonstrated experience providing

• services to women prenatally and/or children birth to five and their families with demonstrated knowledge of child development and early childhood/infant mental health;
• clinical services and/or community support and/or service coordination/case management within an early intervention program or as a clinician in a clinical setting serving young children and families;
• providing clinical evaluation and/or developmental assessment, including development of a treatment plan: goal planning, monitoring progress toward meeting goals, and linking families to community resources.

One or more years' experience providing clinical and/or case management in area of substance abuse and/or behavioral/mental health.

Home visiting experience including home visiting in high-risk neighborhoods.

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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.