DIRECTOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Bernalillo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Relocation Assistance Available Additional $6.00/hr. Safety Incentive Pay Minimum Offer $ 48.43/hr. Maximum Offer $ 61.16/hr. 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. Department: OCO Jail Diversion Services FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Organize, administer, and oversee the operation of the Forensic Case Management System, Psychosocial Rehab Program, PSI, CCSS adult and child, Community Connections Intensive Case Management, ACT, Assertive Treatment Team, FACT, Assertive Treatment Team, Jail Diversion Programs, Bridge Services and Crisis Triage Services. Oversee professional clinical and support staff in each area. Provide community outreach; represent organization at a variety of community boards and organizations. Develop Behavioral Health programs to meet the needs of community services. Coordinate special services for Behavioral health projects and programs. Prepare request for proposals and ensure contract compliance. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment. Detailed responsibilities: * OVERSEE - Provide direct oversight for clinical operations of assigned Behavioral health units * RELATIONS - Develop and maintain working relationships with various community entities to include, but not limited to, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center, Public Defenders Office, District Attorney and the Provider Community * COMMITTEES - Represent the Hospitals at community committees and organizations; serve on and provide leadership to a variety of committees as assigned * CLINICAL SERVICES - Oversee and coordinate case management services ensuring adherence to procedures and standards * OVERSIGHT - Oversee the operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations * CONTRACTS AND GRANTS - Prepare request for proposals; compose and negotiate contract and grant proposals; ensure proper administration of financial and legal terms of contracts and grants * CONTRACTS - manage contract processing through University Hospital and UNM Health Sciences Center systems * CONTRACTS - Monitor institutional compliance with all grant and contract provisions and assist in the development of action plans for improvement * CONTRACTS - Become familiar with regulatory mandates which impact area of responsibility * STRATEGIC PLANNING - Integrate the mission, values, and strategic objectives of the Hospitals into appropriate programs and initiatives * REPORTS - Prepare and maintain a variety of reports; analyze and interpret reports as required; identify and recommend areas of improvement through data research and statistical analysis * BUDGET - Develop and administer the division's annual budget; monitor and approve expenditures * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * SUPERVISION - Develop efficient organizational structure. Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives Qualifications Education: Essential: * Master's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * Related Discipline w/in 36 Months of Assignment Experience: Essential: 3 years directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo Credentials: Nonessential: * LPCC or LCSW or equivalent or temporary license * RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM Physical Conditions: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients * May perform subordinate tasks in high census/vol * May be required or is required to perform on-call duties * Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal Department: Behavioral and Mental Health

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