Counselor/Social Worker - req# 30789 - University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
About the Job
Counselor/Social Worker
Requisition ID | req30789 |
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Working Title | Counselor/Social Worker |
Position Grade | 13 |
Position Summary | The Section on Child Safety and Well-Being (CSWB), is seeking a Family Advocate to provide a comprehensive range of professional social services, psychosocial assessments, pediatric therapy services, and case management services for the CSWB Program. CSWB is a subspecialty clinic of the University of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics that provides expert integrated care to children with concerns for maltreatment. The Family Advocates duties will include:
Successful candidates must have a sensitive and professional manner when dealing with agencies and families involved in the investigation of child abuse, child sexual abuse and sexual assault, and neglect allegations. The legal implications of child maltreatment, as it presents in a medical setting, requires that the individual have an understanding of the HIPAA Privacy rule. This individual must possess excellent computer skills including knowledge of all MS Office Applications (Access, Word, Excel, and have experience developing Power Point presentations for educational purposes). This individual must be detail oriented and possess organization and communication skills. Duties will also include calendaring/scheduling, answering patient calls, maintaining files, and other duties as assigned. |
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/LicensureNM 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 | Pediatrics Child Abuse Services (997K1) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
Term End Date | 06/30/2025 |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | Monthly: $4,073.33 to $5,721.73 |
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 | 10/8/2024 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
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Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered for an interview, please submit a cover letter highlighting/describing how you meet the preferred qualifications, providing direct examples of your experience, updated resume with dates of employment for each employer, and 3 professional references, preferably supervisors. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In addition to the UNM standard background check, Child Abuse Services is also required to have the Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center (AFAC) and Albuquerque Police Department (APD) complete a background check on the selected applicant. |
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. | |