Behavioral Health Supervisor (NMCD #15932)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice seeks a behavioral health clinician to deliver evidence-based treatment to inmates, including group therapy, individual therapy, and psychoeducation. Work supports crisis intervention and addresses trauma, substance use, and mental illness in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include assessing inmates, providing direct therapy, supervising staff, and overseeing program administration while adhering to ACA standards and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed behavioral health professional in NM with appropriate credential.
• Three years of experience in correctional or inpatient settings preferred.
• Ability to work within ACA standards and complex treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess inmates to determine diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Provide group and individual therapy and psychoeducation.
• Supervise staff, review clinical care, and ensure program administration.

Skills

Inmate treatment

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

ACA compliance

Education

NM licensure: LISW/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/LPAT

Job description

For more Job Requirements & Classification Description:

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME ¿ RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES
• Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
• Due to available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $46.17 per hour.

Why does the job exist?

This position provides evidenced based behavioral health treatment for individuals by providing group treatment, individual treatment and psychoeducation. The position provides a wide range of treatment including but not limited to substance abuse treatment, relationship difficulties, trauma, serious mental illness and crisis intervention. In addition, this position will be responsible for the provision of behavioral health services to inmates at their site which will include supervising employees; assigning job duties and caseloads; and the administration/supervision of behavioral health programs through using evidenced based therapies and treatments. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing clinical supervision by both reviewing clinical care through supervision, providing file reviews, and reviewing monthly statistical reports.

How does it get done?

• Assess inmates to aid in determining diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations
• Provides direct treatment of inmates using various psychotherapeutic modalities
• Provides group treatment, individual treatment and psychoeducation

Who are the customers?

The New Mexico Corrections Department

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:

• Clinician work either in an inpatient or correctional environment
• Handling crisis intervention
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team with other health care professionals
• Ensuring compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards

Licensure in New Mexico as an LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPAT and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Employment Requirements:

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Statutory Requirements:

All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with the Professional Psychologist Act, Sections 61-9-1 through 61-9-19 NMSA 1978, and 16.22.1 through 16.22.29 NMAC OR the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16.63.20 NMAC OR Counseling and Therapy Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1 through 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.