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?

This position exists to provide clinical and programmatic oversight of the CARE Unit, ensuring delivery of high quality, trauma informed treatment for adolescent residents with complex behavioral health needs. The role is essential to the CARE program to deliver structured and individualized care and maintain a strong therapeutic milieu. This position also supports the coordination of multidisciplinary services and the development of staff competency in working with this specialized population.
How does it get done?

• Provide clinical oversight and operational leadership for the CARE program;s therapeutic services.
• Supervise and support multidisciplinary team efforts including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, therapy , and education to ensure integrated care.
• Review and guide individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for residents.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, documentation, and qualify assurance standards.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the clinical and programming schedule to ensure consistent, structured, and therapeutically appropriate services are delivered.
• Collect and analyze program data and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement.

Who are the customers?

The position serves adolescent residents of the CARE program.
Ideal Candidate

The position serves adolescent residents of the CARE program.
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 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 checks 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 and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions

Work is performed on-site at the CARE residential unit located on the NMBHI campus. The environment is a secured treatment setting serving adolescents with complex behavioral and emotional needs. The position requires regular computer use, documentation in electronic medical records, direct interaction with residents, and ongoing collaboration with clinical and administrative staff.
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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.