CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPipeline Trail, Las Huertas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
About the Team
You will join the ABQ ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team within the Behavioral and Mental Health department. This high-intensity clinical environment is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychosocial evaluation, diagnostic, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services. The team serves a diverse patient population spanning neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups, requiring a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration.
About the Role
This position is designed for a clinical leader who will oversee a wide range of therapeutic activities while directly engaging in patient care. You will provide counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families, preparing treatment and discharge plans that ensure continuity of care. A core component of this role involves leading and training lower-level counselors, social workers, students, and interns, offering clinical supervision and in-service training on best practices and safety protocols.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include consulting with other therapists and legal agencies, arranging emergency services for individuals with serious emotional or behavioral disturbances, and managing civil commitment documentation. You will also engage in outreach by visiting patients and families in their homes to provide support with Activities of Daily Living, such as personal hygiene, food preparation, and money management. The role demands a proactive approach to patient safety, encouraging patients to actively participate in their own care while identifying and correcting environmental risks.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to the base salary, this role offers a $6.00/hr Safety Incentive Pay. Shift differentials are available, including 17% for weekday nights, 26% for weekend nights, and 15% for weekend day shifts. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available for qualified candidates. Compensation is determined by factors including experience, education, and organizational needs.
Hiring Process
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in a related discipline and possess at least three years of directly related experience, including documented work in age-appropriate environments. The team is currently seeking a full-time professional to join the ABQ ACT Team on a day shift.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pipeline Trail, Las Huertas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
New Mexico
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families
- check_circleConsult with other therapists and refer clients to appropriate service agencies
- check_circleProvide therapeutic interventions including crisis intervention for behavioral disturbances
- check_circlePrepare documentation for civil commitment hearings and legal proceedings
- check_circlePerform administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports
- check_circlePromote best practices in treatment and meet departmental productivity expectations
- check_circleProvide on-call services in rotation with the ACT team
- check_circlePrepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs
- check_circleProvide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and social work students
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's Degree in Related Discipline
- verified3 years directly related experience
- verifiedDocumented experience in age appropriate environment
Benefits & Perks
check_circleAdditional $6.00/hr Safety Incentive Paycheck_circleShift differentials: 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights, 15% Weekend Daycheck_circleSign-On Bonus Availablecheck_circleRelocation Assistance Available
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Master's Degree in Related Discipline required.
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Day-to-day, the CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER at UNM Hospital will provide counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families; consult with other therapists and refer clients to appropriate service agencies; provide therapeutic interventions including crisis intervention for behavioral disturbances; and prepare documentation for civil commitment hearings and legal proceedings.
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UNM Hospital is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's Degree in Related Discipline; 3 years directly related experience; and Documented experience in age appropriate environment.
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CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER at UNM Hospital is based in Pipeline Trail, Las Huertas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UNM Hospital has listed this CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER role as on-site.
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CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER at UNM Hospital typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master's Degree in Related Discipline required.
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