Counselor/Social Worker
Requisition ID | req29504 |
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Working Title | Social Worker |
Position Grade | 13 |
Position Summary | The Office for Community Health at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center is currently hiring two Social Workers to join a team of peer healthcare workers, including Community Health Workers, and provide rapid resource referrals and community connector/navigator services to high-need guests at the Gateway Receiving Area located on 5400 Gibson Blvd SE, a grant-funded collaboration between the City of Albuquerque and UNM HSC’s Office of Community Health. The Gateway Receiving Area site will operate by harm reduction principles and practices. Staff are expected to comply with public health evidence-based and best practices at all times while at work. You will help plan, deliver, supervise, and staff the 24/7 services at the short-term Community Connector services site. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative individual with strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills with the ability to problem-solve efficiently, independently and as part of a team as is required and appropriate. Because the program is new and innovative, you will help us create the model, applying your social work perspective, skills and experience. Summary Under general supervision, works closely with managers, public health workers, other community health workers, professional students, and medical/behavioral/social services agencies to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources and support to program clients to improve their health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and resources that support program clients to improve their health and general well-being while engaging with at-risk populations with complex psycho-social histories. Provides a range of assessment and case referral services for individuals, couples, and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Manage and supervise the daily activities of a team of Community Health Workers. May provide practical training and guidance to students and/or paraprofessional staff, as required. Duties and Responsibilities See the Position Description for additional information. |
Conditions of Employment |
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Minimum Qualifications | 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. |
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Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | VP for Comm Health Administration (196A) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
Term End Date | |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | Monthly: $3,955.47 - $5,555.33 |
Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
Background Check Required | Yes |
For Best Consideration Date | 5/20/2024 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
Application Instructions |
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Resume, Letter of Intent, 3 Professional References |
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. |
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