What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist II position at State of New Mexico?
48.29 - $77.27 Hourly
100,448 - $160,716 Annually
This position is a Pay Band HL
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 be responsible for providing direct psychological services to NMBHI.
How does it get done?
Incumbents will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment, and prognosis.
Who are the customers?
Patients / Residents / Clients
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have :
- Experience with Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan Assessments;
- Experience with preparing legal documentation;
- Experience with policies, procedures, and processes for patient care;
Experience with guardianship appointments for patients.
Minimum Qualification
Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONSThis 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.
2. 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
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01 / 01 / 2015, 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. Shift is 8 am to 5 pm.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information : Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371. Email
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 : $100,448 - $160,716
