Night Shift Counselor Social Worker — Crisis & Case Management

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Mexico - Hospitals seeks a licensed mental health professional for the BH Response Team in a high-intensity clinical setting. You will provide, oversee, and/or administer psychosocial evaluation, diagnostic assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management with independent decision-making and program oversight.

You will lead and train junior therapists and students, ensure adherence to hospital policies, and work with patients across neonate to geriatric age

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• 3 years of directly related experience in an age-appropriate clinical environment.
• Experience in psychosocial evaluation/assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs.
• Consult with other therapists and staff to coordinate care and referrals.
• Arrange for emergency services and crisis interventions when needed.
• Refer clients to social service agencies for financial assistance and required services.
• Document and update patient records; support civil commitment or legal proceedings as needed.

Education

Master's Degree

Related Discipline

Job description

University of New Mexico - Hospitals seeks a licensed mental health professional for the BH Response Team in a high-intensity clinical setting. You will provide, oversee, and/or administer psychosocial evaluation, diagnostic assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management with independent decision-making and program oversight.

You will lead and train junior therapists and students, ensure adherence to hospital policies, and work with patients across neonate to geriatric age