Strategic Forensic Health Operations Lead

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) seeks a Senior Forensic Behavioral Health Coordinator to manage referrals from courts and law enforcement across New Mexico. You will ensure smooth daily operations and provide high-level administrative support for forensic processes.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive forensic reports, coordinating subpoenas, and liaising with legal and medical partners to gather documentation for admissions to the Forensic Division under

Qualifications

• NM licensure or provisional licensure with full licensure within 1 year.
• One year of experience in duties related to essential responsibilities.
• DPS licensure requirements or equivalent placement may apply as noted.

Responsibilities

• Schedule referrals from District Courts and law enforcement across NM.
• Process forensic reports and subpoenas with legal/medical partners.
• Support admission processes to the Forensic Division under time-sensitive mandates.

Skills

Compliance experience

Court mandates

Forensic setting

Office management

Scheduling coordination

Education

NM Licensure (LMSW/LISW/LMHC/LMFT/LPCC/LCSW/LPAT)

Provisional/temporary licensure with full licensure within 1 year

Job description

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) seeks a Senior Forensic Behavioral Health Coordinator to manage referrals from courts and law enforcement across New Mexico. You will ensure smooth daily operations and provide high-level administrative support for forensic processes.

Responsibilities include preparing comprehensive forensic reports, coordinating subpoenas, and liaising with legal and medical partners to gather documentation for admissions to the Forensic Division under