Counselor/Social Worker,Sr - req# 35576

The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research, is seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as a  Study Therapist for the research study, "Evaluation of Psilocybin As an Adjunctive Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Methadone-maintained Patients Who Continue to Use Illicit Opioids." 

The successful candidate will need to use acquired knowledge and skill to carry out and complete project activities to include:

• Working closely with the study MD and other study staff to implement the therapeutic aspects of protocol including preparatory sessions, medication administration sessions, and integration sessions. Ensure that therapy provided adheres to the therapy manual.
• Performing clinical evaluations, assessments, and medical procedures as described by the protocol and MOP, includes completion of required checklists/progress notes and other source documentation.
• Attending and participating in study conference calls.
• Evaluating study participants for suicidal or homicidal risk and documenting clinical findings and decisions.
• Providing advice for decisions to exclude, refer, or withdraw study participants.

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. To find out more about us and our research visit: hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/research/center/

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check when working in a child classroom setting.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certificate may be a requirement for some positions in this classification.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• If located at the UNM Children's Campus, successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) fingerprint background check, and a continued successful status will be verified by periodic future background checks.
• Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
• 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 an equivalent field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or equivalent OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent OR licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.

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.

• Experience with substance abuse/addiction patients
• Currently working in a clinical setting

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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.