Program Therapist (Senior)

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,741 - 67,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, ⏤d

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Senior Program Therapist/Developmental Specialist to deliver early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will assess, plan individualized family service plans (IFSPs), and apply evidence-based strategies in home and community settings.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication and organization, knowledge of NM Early Intervention, and bilingual English/Spanish capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Current NM FIT Developmental Specialist certification
• Experience working within a consultative model with other disciplines/professions and families
• Experience conducting developmental assessments and evaluations of infants

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and support families.
• Develop IFSPs and implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with caregivers to enhance developmental outcomes in natural environments such as home, community, and childcare settings.
• Maintain regular contact with families, monitor child progress, and document services in compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate care with medical providers, therapists, and community partners.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

NM FIT Developmental Specialist certification

Job description

Program Therapist (Senior)

Sr. Program Therapist/Developmental Specialist provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and supports their families in promoting healthy growth and development. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Developmental Specialist conducts developmental assessments, develops individualized family service plans (IFSPs), implements evidence-based intervention strategies, and collaborates with caregivers to enhance developmental outcomes in natural environments such as the home, community, and childcare settings.

This full-time position is responsible for maintaining regular contact with families, monitoring child progress, documenting services in compliance with program, state, and federal requirements, and coordinating care with medical providers, therapists, and community partners. The Developmental Specialist empowers families through coaching, education, and resource connection while utilizing trauma-informed, family-centered, and culturally responsive practices.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills, knowledge of child development from birth to age three, the ability work collaboratively, good time management skills, ability to meet deadlines and a commitment to supporting children and families through a strengths-based approach as well ask knowledge and experience with NM Early Intervention services.

This position requires flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young children and their families through compassionate, relationship-based intervention services.

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.

• Current NM FIT Developmental Specialist certification
• Experience working within a consultative model with other disciplines/professions and families
• Experience conducting developmental assessments and evaluations of infants
• Experience working with families to create a plan for intervention to support the development of infants
• Experience and knowledge of the NM FIT early intervention system
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Neonatology Developmental Care (997O2)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term - Full-Time

Term End Date: 6/30/2027

Status: Exempt

Monthly: $4277.87 - $6009.47

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.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/7/2026

Eligible for Remote Work: No

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.