COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER

Department : Clinical Social Work - UPC

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 a range of psychological assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and / or case management services 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

Master's Degree in related discipline

EXPERIENCE :

Documented experience in age appropriate environment

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

LMSW or LPC or LMHC

TESTING REQUIREMENTS :

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

1 year directly related experience

Bilingual English / Spanish

Bilingual English / Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise

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

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.

Department : Behavioral and Mental Health