What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health & Substance Abuse position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly
$47,989 - $76,782 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 65
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will provide advanced and master's level clinical social work, services via direct and indirect services for patients admitted into the Forensic Division of NMBHI.
How does it get done?
Social Work will participate in admissions and complete psychosocial assessment; will participate in development of treatment plan as well as participate in ongoing interventions. Social Worker will facilitate psychosocial education groups and individual education for patients. Social Worker will coordinate and communicate with the courts, attorneys, and families. Social Worker will develop discharge plan
Who are the customers?
Patients/Residents/Clients
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working within the mental health field.
- Experience in providing direct care services in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary treatment team.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in human services, Social Sciences, Social Work, or Counseling and two (2) years of experience in mental health and/or substance abuse counseling. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
Employment Requirements
- SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background check and is conditional pending results.
- CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Position will perform work primarily in an office setting with extensive computer and phone usage and exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal. Lifting up to (30) pounds may be required. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus/ Unit FTU. Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $47,989 - $76,782
