What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor - Albuquerque Job ChalleNGe Academy (DMA #10117279) position at State of New Mexico?
19.82 - $31.71 Hourly
41,218 - $65,949 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 60
Posting Details
This job posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The New Mexico National Guard Job ChalleNGe Academy (NMNGJCA) in Albuquerque, NM, is a career technical education program that serves as an optional follow-on program for graduates of the New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Roswell, NM. The goal of the NMNGJCA program is to prepare students aged 17.5 - 20 for living wage jobs while providing a no-cost place for them to live and study in a para-military environment while simultaneously developing life skills. Upon completion of a three-to-six-month career training curriculum, the NMNGJCA advocates for graduates and works to connect them with employment opportunities throughout the state. The newly established NMNGJCA will open for its first-class cycle in Fiscal Year 25.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for providing short-term and ongoing counseling for students during the residential phase of the the New Mexico National Guard Job ChalleNGe Academy. The counselor assists in the development and implementation of SOP's, referral forms, and intake assessment for the Counseling Department. This position is responsible for assisting in the teaching of the Life-Coping skills, which is one of the Academy's eight (8) core components in accordance with the National Guard Bureau requirements.
How does it get done?
Assess the mental health needs of students.
Counsel students enrolled in the Job ChalleNGe Academy.
Develop and implement curriculum for Life-Coping Skills.
Input required data into the program's database in accordance with National Guard Bureau requirements.
Who are the customers?
Job Challenge Management and Staff; DMA Staff; NM National Guard Staff; and the citizens of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
Strong curriculum development experience.
Experience working in a para-military environment.
State Government experience
Minimum Qualification
Associate degree in Human Services or Social Services Counseling and two (2) years 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 four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position :
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
- Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
- If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. Pre-employment background check is required and conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Ability to lift 10 pounds.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information : Kery Work, Deputy Director. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $41,218 - $65,949
