COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Cedar Crest
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Counselor Social Worker & Clinical Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available! Receive 17% weekday nights, 26% weekend nights, or 15% weekend day shift differentials! Now hiring for provisional, Non – Clinical and Clinical license! *PRN Opportunities Available *Part Time Opportunities Available 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 Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Behavioral Health Clinical Services The Behavioral Health Clinical Service line includes a number of Behavioral Health clinics across the hospital system. Your application may be considered for any of the below programs. We will work with you to find the best fit. 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. Provide clinical training to provisional 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 pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. ASAP: Outpatient substance use treatment center. Services include individual/group therapy and walk-in counseling. Clinic works collaboratively with psychiatry, medication management, medication for opiate use disorders, primary care and case management. In addition, we offer an Intensive Outpatient Program for a higher level of care. Behavior Response Team: Completes assessments and provides brief therapeutic support in the Emergency Departments and on the inpatient medical floors, and teleservices and in the community for the Mobile Response Team. This team works with all ages. This program currently operates 7 days a week with evening hours M-F this role is a 4/10s schedule with one weekend day. Crisis Triage Center: Intended to assist adults in our community with stabilization and to engage in support services so they can effectively transition to outpatient care and to prevent inpatient hospitalizations. Therapists are expected to complete intake assessments, safety planning, individual sessions, and to facilitate one group a day. This role is a 4-10s schedule with one weekend day. Integrated Behavioral Health: This is an integrated care service delivery model to address problems identified during primary or specialty care visits that are negatively affecting the patient’s medical concerns or psychological functioning. They will also provide consultation to colleagues about the role of mental health and illness in how to understand a patient’s functioning in the medical environment. Metropolitan Detention Center: MDC PSU Counselors, take crisis calls throughout the jail. Assess for all inmates needing mental health services upon arrival to the jail, provide clearances on housing units, assess for Suicidal Ideation. In addition, these clinicians provide individual therapy, run meetings with security weekly, and may do integrated care for those receiving methadone/Suboxone. 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. Licensure/Certification Requirements -/tCPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers or for Professional Rescuers or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position -/tValid New Mexico Driver's License -/tMust obtain UNM Vehicle Operator's Permit w/i 60 days of position -MDC Clearance Multi-Systematic Therapy: Is an intensive community-based family service that provides family therapy in the home and incorporates all systems that affect the family including, but not exclusive to, school, legal and family's identified formal and non-formal support system. This clinic serves patients 12-17 years old to promote pro-social behaviors and reduce the risk of out of home placement. Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic: This outpatient clinic serves the adult and senior populations. We provide short-term evidence-based therapy through scheduled sessions and same-day walk-in appointments in an exciting and fast paced environment. We are looking for clinicians who thrive in a supportive, team-based environment and are passionate about providing accessible, high-quality care. Pediatric and Adult Inpatient Units: Acute level of care in an inpatient unit for either children or adults due to danger to self, danger to others or due to grave disability. Treatment focus is on stabilization of symptoms, brief treatment modalities, medication interventions and discharge planning. This position works closely and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a milieu setting. Programs for Children and Adolescents: This is an outpatient therapy clinic that provides therapy for ages 5-18. We are a generalist clinic that treats a wide range of mental health presentations. We offer group therapy services and partner with psychiatry. We offer training opportunities in a range of treatment modalities and offer weekly consultation to support treatment and staff wellness. Young Adult Clinic: This clinic offers services for at risk youth ages 15-26. The YAC team utilizes psychotherapy, case management, peer support and psychiatry to empower and assist youth in overcoming mental health struggles by fostering independence in many aspects of life including school, employment, housing, financial independence, medical care, and socialization. Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

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