Caseworker

Requisition ID req17359
Working Title Caseworker
Position Grade 06
Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems.

The Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH), within the broader Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a self-motivated individual to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The mission of CBH is to address behavioral health care disparities through: health services research and evaluation; training and workforce development; and through increasing access to quality behavioral health services that are holistic, cost-effective and provided with respect to unique cultures and communities.

CBH is seeking a Caseworker to support our EARLY program and other early psychosis initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing services and resources to individuals/families necessary to promote rehabilitation, recovery, and resiliency; interviewing clients and gathering information/data; identifying and addressing individual and family strengths and barriers; supporting individuals and families in crisis; providing interventions and supporting community activities that address specific goals in the following areas: independent living, learning, housing, wellness, socialization, education, employment, and recreation.; assisting with accessing resources and communications and provide referrals; offering information, teaching skills and classes as needed.

This position requires a commitment to helping others and a high level of compassion, empathy and self-awareness; a collaborative nature to work with a multidisciplinary team; resourcefulness, responsiveness and flexibility; superb organizational and communication/ relationship building skills. This is a benefits eligible, term position.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; 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.

Preferred Qualifications Certified Peer Support Worker, or willingness to pursue CPSW certification if applicable
Familiarity with first episode psychosis and behavioral health related issues
Mental health training and extensive knowledge of community resources
Experience working with youth and families in crisis
Experience providing outreach, support and training
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department Psych Community Behavioral Health (451E)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Temporary - Full-Time
Term End Date 07/01/2022
Status Non-Exempt
Pay minimum $10.50 to $15,02
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered, applicants must supply: 1. Cover letter - present a summary of relevant experience and why qualified for position, specifically addressing preferred qualifications. 2. Resume 3. Three supervisory references - only past/present supervisors who the hiring official can contact are acceptable. 4. Selected candidate must also supply official transcripts or proof of meeting minimum job requirements

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

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.