Counselor/Social Worker,Sr at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35957

Working Title:
Counselor/Social Worker,Sr

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
The Department of Family and Community Medicine seeks to hire a part-time (.50) Sr. Counselor/Licensed Therapist. This position will provide professional services and participant care for the UNM Research Program in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies. The individual will be a lead licensed therapist for the Group Assisted Psilocybin Assisted Therapy (GPAT)for PTSD. There is the potential to be involved with additional psychedelic assisted therapy studies.

GPAT is an innovative study of group Psilocybin Assisted Therapy using an affinity group model including veteran/first responders, women survivors of sexual trauma, and other groups. Preferred Qualifications include training and/or experience in psychedelic assisted therapy research, group therapy, and interest in working with individuals with PTSD and addiction. The model has been created to in alignment with a community engagement process. There is the potential for the therapist to participate in a lead role designing the therapeutic model and manual which will be in context of an FDA approved clinical trial protocol

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct therapy in accordance with approved research protocols. 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 research protocol.

2. Conduct therapy sessions in-person (individual and group) and virtual in preparation and for integration of the psilocybin sessions with psilocybin mushrooms.

3. Conduct full day psychedelic therapy medication sessions lasting about 8 hours and often occurring on weekends

4. Documentation of study visits, research questionnaires and therapy sessions in REDCap and study folders.

5. Follow-up phone calls and emails to study participants.

6. Completion of required checklists/progress notes and other source documents

7. Evaluating study participants for suicidal or homicidal risk and documenting clinical findings and decisions. Identity patients requiring therapeutic support.

8. Adherence to required completion deadlines for required University of New Mexico trainings and offered on learning central

9. Participate in study group meetings and conference calls

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

Additional Requirements: This is a term appointment. Renewal is based on continued funding.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Family Community Medicine FCM (160B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date:
12/31/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $2437.93- $3489.83 (Salary calculated based on 50% FTE)

Benefits Eligible:
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.

ERB Statement:
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:
3/5/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit your cover letter and resume.Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of UNM policies and procedures
• Past work with psychedelic assisted therapies
• Past work with multigenerational care models
• Past work with multidisciplinary teams
• Past work and/or passion for health access and equity care models
• Trauma specialist
• Trained in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
• Experience working with clients whose therapy addresses trauma/or addiction