The Developmental Care Program, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Division, is seeking an on-call social worker. The interdisciplinary Developmental Care team (occupational, physical, speech, family and infant massage therapists, early childhood educator, family liaisons) is an integral component of the Neonatology Division. The Division and Program serve infants and families in a 51 bed regional NICU, including transitions to home and statewide follow-up.  

This individual provides relationship-based, comprehensive support services for families of premature and/or critically ill infants as part of an interdisciplinary team. This position is responsible for providing, overseeing, and/or administering a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessments, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making. Lead and train lower level social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Knowledge of community resources including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, and mental health services as well as collaborating with other hospital departments and outside organizations is required.

The position will require weekend and evening hours.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certificate may be a requirement for some positions in this classification.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum. Certification/Licensure NM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure.

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

• NM licensure as LMSW
• Experience providing clinical case work
• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience and knowledge of early childhood Development and Infant Mental Health intervention strategies.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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