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

Requisition ID: req35576

Working Title:
Counselor/Social Worker,Sr

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
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.

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.

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

Benefits Eligble:
This is not a benefits eligible position.

Department:
Psych Research Schizophrenia (451J)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
On-Call
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $28.13 - $41.00

Benefits Eligible:
This is not a benefits eligible position.

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:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
1/20/2026

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: 1. Cover letter explaining why qualified for the position 2. Current resume; 3. Three professional references, preferably supervisory, with current contact information. Selected candidate will need to provide documentation of meeting minimum qualifications.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:

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