The Developmental Care Program within the Division of Neonatology is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Program Therapist to join our collaborative and inter-professional team. We are a multidisciplinary group with deep expertise in neonatal developmental care and the impact of complex medical conditions on long-term developmental outcomes for preterm infants.

Our work helps shape the early parenting experience, supporting families as they grow into their roles as lifelong caregivers and nurturers. We place a strong emphasis on family-centered care, recognizing the critical role parents play in their infant’s development both in the NICU and beyond. Our clinical practices are grounded in the latest evidence-based research, and we actively engage in opportunities to advance the field through ongoing learning and research initiatives.

The Senior Program Therapist provides comprehensive developmental services including assessment, individualized treatment planning, and direct therapeutic interventions to medically fragile and developmentally high-risk infants and their families. Services are delivered in the NICU and our specialized follow-up clinic, with care tailored to a specific area of clinical expertise.

Please note: This position requires occasional evenings, weekends and holidays

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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.

Preferences:

• Current NM licensure as an SLP, OT or SW
• Current FIT Developmental Specialist Certification
• Experience working within a consultative model with other disciplines/professions and families
• Experience in developmental evaluations, treatment and intervention with premature infants and their families
• Experience working in the NM FIT early intervention system
• Experience working in a NICU setting
• Bilingual skills (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.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.