Counselor Social Worker II - Truman - Part-time
Company: UNM Medical Group, Inc.
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 15, 2025
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Job Description:
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Counselor Social Worker
II to join our Truman Health Services Clinic. This opportunity is a
part-time (0.5FTE 20 hours a week) day shift (Monday-Friday
8am-5pm) opening at our Albuquerque-based clinic.
*Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available*
Minimum $63,648 - Midpoint $79,549*
*Salary is determined based on years of total relevant
experience.
*Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per
week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the
appropriate FTE.
About this Opportunity:
Our multidisciplinary BH team provides integrated behavioral health
care to our primary care patients. BH providers participate in
daily huddles, consult with primary care staff, and provide a mix
of triage, brief assessment and intervention service. To best meet
the needs of our patients, we also provide ongoing targeted
individual and group psychotherapy services to address a diverse
range of presenting problems in patients ages 13+. The ideal
candidate will be flexible, work independently, have strong
interpersonal skills, be open to learning and collaborating, and be
able to receive and provide feedback. This position would work at
THS' Albuquerque-based outpatient clinic during regular business
hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm).
Summary:
Provides, oversees, and/or administers 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. Leads and trains lower
level counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged
in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to
the individual position.
Minimum Job Requirements of a Counselor Social Worker 2:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related degree
with 1 year directly related experience. Licensed Independent
Social Worker (LISW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR Licensed Mental
Health Counselor (LMHC) licensure pending, as documented by
temporary license. BLS certification required. Completed degree
from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education
requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year
basis. Verification of education and licensure will be required if
selected for hire.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Counselor Social Worker II:
1. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients
and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment
plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides
therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as
required.
2. Collects data about patients through interview, case history,
psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates
data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper
therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
3. Consults with other therapists and related professional and
paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of
therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service
agencies as required.
4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as
appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for
those with serious disturbance problems.
5. Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for
financial assistance and other required services; may visits
patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and
outreach services.
6. Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes
method and degree of therapy when indicated.
7. Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other
related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related
documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal
proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate
treatment and care are delivered.
8. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals
in relation to patient/client records, rights, and
responsibilities.
9. Plans and facilitates community outreach and education
activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison
and representative to community organizations and schools.
10. Provides clinical supervision to lower level therapists and/or
graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or
consulting services to other patient care professionals.
11. As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative
functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and
correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects
to develop service plans, and may propose changes to program
policies and procedures.
12. May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service
training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling
of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Why Join UNM Medical Group, Inc.?
Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued
to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system.
We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of
our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service
with Positivity, Integrity and Respect as we strive for
Excellence.
About Truman Health Services:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:
We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while
fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility
and respect for everyone.
Benefits:
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