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CLINICAL COUNSELOR SOCIAL WORKER

University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Albuquerque, NM
16 days ago

Job Description

Join the University of New Mexico - Hospitals as a Clinical Counselor Social Worker, where you will provide critical psychosocial support across various clinics. With a focus on patient care and crisis intervention, you'll lead and train a team while ensuring adherence to best practices in a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families
  • Prepare treatment and discharge plans
  • Consult with other therapists and professionals
  • Provide crisis intervention and emergency services
  • Refer clients to appropriate social service agencies
  • Document treatment effectiveness
  • Prepare documentation for legal proceedings
  • Administer various functions related to program policies
  • Provide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and interns
  • Promote best practices in treatment
  • Enhance professional growth through educational programs

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a related discipline
  • 3 years of directly related experience
  • LPCC/CMHC or LCSW or LMFT credentials in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish or other local languages (Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo)