Behavioral Health Therapist Supervisor (NMCD/PNM #49216)

Salary: 35.37 - 53.05 Hourly: 73,568 - 110,352 Annually Pay Band: C10

Posting Details APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME - RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE.

Job Duties

• Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
• Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed 45.71 per hour.

Why does the job exist This position provides evidenced-based behavioral health treatment for individuals by providing group treatment, individual treatment, and psychoeducation. The position provides a wide range of treatment including, but not limited to:

• Substance abuse treatment
• Relationship difficulties
• Trauma
• Serious mental illness
• Crisis intervention

In addition, this position will be responsible for the provision of behavioral health services to inmates at their site, which will include:

• Supervising employees
• Assigning job duties and caseloads
• The administration/supervision of behavioral health programs through using evidenced-based therapies and treatments.

The incumbent will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision by:

• Reviewing clinical care through supervision
• Providing file reviews
• Reviewing monthly statistical reports.

How does it get done

• Assess inmates to aid in determining diagnosis, treatment needs, and recommendations.
• Provides direct treatment of inmates using various psychotherapeutic modalities.
• Provides group treatment, individual treatment, and psychoeducation.

Who are the customers The New Mexico Corrections Department

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in the following:
• Clinician work either in an inpatient or correctional environment.
• Handling crisis intervention.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team with other health care professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.

Minimum Qualification

• Licensure in New Mexico as an LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPAT 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 This position is designated as safety 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. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License.

Statutory Requirements All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with:

• The Professional Psychologist Act: Sections 61-9-1 through 61-9-19 NMSA 1978 and 16.22.1 through 16.22.29 NMAC
• OR the Social Work Practice Act: Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978 and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC
• OR Counseling and Therapy Practice Act: Sections 61-9A-1 through 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.

Working Conditions Work is performed in an adult prison environment which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

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Agency Contact Information Paul Romero at 505-487-6727 or paul.romero@cd.nm.gov.

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.