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State of New Mexico

Behavioral Health Therapist-Diagnostician

State of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


$28.21 - $45.14 Hourly

$58,682 - $93,891 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HG

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

INCUMBENT CAN BE HOUSED IN EITHER ALBUQUERQUE BOYS REINTEGRATION CENTER (ABRC) OR EAGLE NEST REINTEGRATION CENTER (ENRC).

Why does the job exist?

This Position facilitates and completes comprehensive diagnostic/psychological evaluations to inform treatment and Pre-dispositional Diagnostic Evaluations (15-day) to inform the Courts of the treatment needs for preadjudicated and post-adjudicated JJS clients . We utilize valid, reliable, norm-referenced psychometric measures, tests, assessments, clinical interviews, collateral interviews, and collateral file reviews of JJS clients to effectively identify and diagnose their current behavioral and mental health needs. JJS Facilities serve a clientele with a wide array of complex behavioral and mental health needs which reflect both chronic and extremely acute levels of psychological, emotional, cognitive and intellectual functioning. This position will develop and implement evidence based treatment recommendations for juveniles in our custody. Experience working with male and female adolescents, trauma informed treatment, and experience working with violent offenders is preferred.

How does it get done?

Complete an initial risk and safety assessment, provide informed consent, utilize valid, reliable, norm-referenced psychometric measures, tests, assessments, clinical interviews, collateral interviews, and collateral file reviews of JJS clients to effectively identify, diagnose, and document in a comprehensive diagnostic report their current behavioral and mental health needs intended to inform treatment or the Courts.

Who are the customers?

Post Adjudicated Post-dispositional clients and Post Adjudicated Pre-dispositional clients.

Ideal Candidate

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work and New Mexico Licensure as a LMSW, LISW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT or LPAT. A Provisional LMSW, Provisional LISW, Temporary LPCC, Temporary LMHC, Temporary LMFT or Temporary LPAT will also meet minimum qualification. Failure to obtain full licensure or loss of licensure will disqualify the person from meeting the minimum requirements. For position providing clinical supervision, a Master"s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work, two (2) years of experience and full licensure as an LISW, LPCC, or LMFT is required.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pr-employment criminal background check is required and conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and phone usage. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. May be exposed to potentially difficult clients/witnesses. Some statewide travel may be required.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Ralph Espinoza, (505) 841-4205. 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.