Counselor Social Worker - School Based Health Clinic

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a 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) 1.0 clinical FTE (5 days a week) opportunity. As part of our integrated services, this position will provide therapy services to students attending APS schools. Will work with a team that will include, case management, medical provider, medical assistants and psychiatry fellows.

Experience with adolescent aged children will be a plus.

Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Minimum $54,631 - Midpoint $68,280

* Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.

* Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision‑making and program administration. Leads and trains lower level counselors/social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position.

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. Completed degree from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Verification of education and licensure will be required if selected for hire.

• 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.
• Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may 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; may serve as a liaison and…