Counselor Social Worker 2 - Part-time - School Based Health Clinic

About the role

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Part-time Counselor Social Worker 2 to join our School Based Health Clinics located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This position is a 10-month (August 2025 - May 2026) 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week) opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position;
• Prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs;
• Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required;
• Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques;
• Evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists;
• Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework;
• Refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required;
• Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems;
• Visits patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services;
• Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated;
• Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients;
• Prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings;
• Keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered;
• Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities;
• Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position;
• Serves as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools;
• Provides clinical supervision to lower level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals;
• Performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence;
• Makes recommendations for changes to program policies and procedures;
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related degree with 1 year directly related experience;
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure pending, as documented by temporary license;
• BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Of a Counselor Social Worker 2

Skills

• Experience with adolescent aged children is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, license and certification reimbursement program for eligible employees, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.