Requisition ID: req36276

Working Title:
Asst Dir,Clinical Cnslg Trng

Position Grade:
14

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable and experienced Assistant Director of Clinical Counseling and Training.

Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, this position will coordinate and oversee the Mental Health Collaborative, a clinical mental health internship training program within Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). The selected candidate will work collaboratively with clinical staff to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of training activities for graduate-level counseling and social work interns. Provides clinical supervision, internship placement, mentorship, and professional development to interns and trainees engaged in mental health service delivery. Maintains a clinical caseload providing psychosocial assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to university students.

The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine.

Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/

As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must maintain licensure and 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:
Main - 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:
Student Health and Counseling (037A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $5000 - $7050 Depending on Education & Experience.

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:
4/27/2026

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 include resumeUNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references.Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to clinical mental health counseling, including experience providing clinical supervision, program development, or training. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LISW), or equivalent independent clinical licensure. Approved Supervisor Designation through the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, within 3 months from date of hire.

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: Preferred Experience & Qualifications include:

• Previous experience supervising Interns and/or mid-level counseling providers
• Multicultural competency