Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Counselor

Bernalillo County•Eastland, TX

2d•$61,339 - $96,866

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Counselor provides addiction counseling services in accordance with their scope of licensure to clients in various programs operated by the department. Delivers treatment services in a manner consistent with the department’s treatment modality. Provides clinically based training to other professionals within the department on a variety of topics or as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work or a related field.
Two (2) years post-graduate, supervised related work experience in individual and group therapy for individuals with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health disorders.
OR an Associate's degree in a related field plus 4 years related experience.
Current and valid New Mexico Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADAC) OR Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA).
OR a current provisional license from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department in any of the above-mentioned license types may conditionally serve to satisfy the licensure requirement.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
This position is safety sensitive.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must possess and maintain a New Mexico driver’s license.
Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Department of Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers.
Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if the applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Gather relevant client information through screenings, assessments, and case histories; evaluate findings to determine client treatment and intensity needs.
Formulate Individual Service Plans that systematically and holistically address client treatment needs.
Provide clinically based training and supervision to other clinicians and/or interns within the department on a variety of topics or as assigned.
Provide therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in crisis situations, such as suicide.
Refer clients to other treatment or supportive services based on assessed needs, including medical providers, psychological evaluations, other treatment programs, and support groups.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as appropriate to licensure level and within the guidelines of the department's clinical structure.
Facilitate treatment-oriented, education-based groups following guidelines and protocols consistent with the department’s chosen treatment modality.
Provide consultation, training, and treatment planning for staff.
Initiate and maintain accurate case files; document notes related to care provided; maintain records of referrals and related documentation.
Prepare documents for presentation and detailed client progress reports as required.
Maintain ethical standards of practice, professional competence, confidentiality, and responsibility to clients and the profession, in accordance with New Mexico occupational and professional licensing board standards.
Attend staff meetings and team conferences as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.