Counselor/Social Worker - req# 27212

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Autism Programs at the CDD is a large, multi-faceted program with multiple funding streams and projects that support individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families to live the life of their choosing. This is accomplished through clinical evaluation/diagnosis, extensive community training, parent mediated training, consultations and technical assistance.

The Autism Programs is expanding its services to include specific interventions and supports for individuals with ASD/IDD and mental health needs. The NM START program is being implemented with support from the National Center for START services. This exciting new program will develop interdisciplinary teams to utilize evidenced-informed models of supports and interventions as well as to provide community capacity training, consultation and technical assistance in these specific areas and will be guided by principles of Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Practices. Teams will consist of psychology, clinical social work, education consultants, psychiatry and others. The teams will have access to all resources of the Autism Programs, including other disciplines such as speech-language pathology, psychiatry, medicine, nutrition as needed as well as CDD and UNM resources.

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See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.
• 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.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum.Certification/LicensureNM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure.

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.

**Be sure to include a cover letter addressing our preferred qualifications listed below **

Professional experience in the area of ASD/IDD as a provider, clinician or family member.

Knowledge of New Mexico developmental disabilities, mental health and behavioral health systems.

Fluent in Spanish.

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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.