Program Therapist at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35360

Working Title:
Program Therapist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
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 CDD FOCUS Program is seeking a Program Therapist who can provide Part C Early Intervention services, including service coordination and developmental intervention, for infants, toddlers, and their families.

The FOCUS program is an early intervention program that provides families with early intervention services and collaborates with UNM Family and Community medical clinics to provide access to comprehensive family medical care. Most of the families served by the program are considered at risk due to medical, social, and/or environmental difficulties, including but not limited to parental substance use, mental health difficulties, and poverty. All services are provided from a family-centered, relationship-based, comprehensive support service philosophy. Services are provided primarily in family homes or in community settings near the family's home. As noted, services are also provided as part of child and family medical clinics. The majority of referrals to FOCUS are newborn infants with prenatal substance exposure and/ or medical difficulties at birth. The selected candidate must travel within a three-county catchment area and perform home visits.

The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and the following skills:

• The ability to engage and partner with families who may mistrust systems and agencies due to previous experiences;
• An ability to partner with families using a trauma-informed, non-judgmental and compassionate approach;
• Solid knowledge of early child development and in working with parents and children birth to three, including infants;
• Experience with developmental assessments of infants and toddlers;
• Capacity for effective collaboration with community partners;
• Knowledge of community resources, including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, behavioral health counseling, and other needs presented by families;
• Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements;
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation and billing requirements.

For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Additional Requirements: Local travel within Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval counties using personal vehicle required. Mileage reimbursed at approved rates.Passing a background check with fingerprinting will be required for this position.
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:
Pediatrics Center for Development (997H)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

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:
1/5/2026

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.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week.Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors.Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter.Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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: **Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**

Three or more years of demonstrated experience providing,

• services to and infants and toddlers aged birth to three years and their families with demonstrated knowledge of child development, particularly with children ages birth to three years;
• service coordination/case management within an IDEA Part C early intervention program or similar program serving young children and their families;
• developmental assessment, treatment/intervention planning/monitoring, and linking families to community resources.

Experience providing case management in the area of substance use and/or behavioral/mental health.

Home visiting experience.

Bilingual in English and Spanish including medical terminology.