Program Therapist (Senior)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: University of New Mexico is at present looking to employ Program Therapist (Senior) right now, this job will be assigned in New Mexico. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. Position Title:
Program Therapist (Senior)
Appointment Type: Definition
Staff - Regular: Full Time
Working Title (if appli! cable):
Program Therapist (Senior)
Department
Neonatology Developmental Care
Salary Grade
13
Salary:
$3,163.33 (min) to $4,525.73 midpoint (Monthly)
Work Location:
UNM Health Sciences Center (Abq)
Position Summary:
The Developmental Care Program, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Division, is seeking a full-time Sr. Program Therapist. The interdisciplinary Developmental Care team (social workers, occupational, physical, speech, family and infant massage therapists, early childhood educator, family liaisons) is an integral component of the Neonatology Division. The Division and Program serve infants and families in a 51 bed regional NICU, including transitions to home and statewide follow-up. The Sr. Program Therapist provides relationship-based, comprehensive support services for families of premature and/or critically ill infants as part of an interdisciplinary team.! This position is responsible for providing, overseeing, and/o! r administering a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessments, crisis intervention, and case management services in a high-intensity clinical environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making. This position may also require training lower level social workers, students, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Knowledge of community resources including resources for meeting basic needs, housing, and mental health services as well as collaborating with other hospital departments and outside organizations is required. The position will require weekend and evening hours. This is a full-time benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete ex! planation of the benefits: Click here.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Preferred Qualifications:
NM licensure an LISW Experience providing clinical case work Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience and knowledge of early childhood Development and Infant Mental Health intervention strategies. Experience working with families in a consultative preventive intervention model Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
Posting Date:
06/03/2013
For Best Consideration:
06/07/2013
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Application type required for this position:
Staff/UNMTemps Employment Application
Additional requirements for this position:
This position will require a pre-employment criminal background check and fi! ngerprinting. Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examinati! on and medical history check Must be able to work evening and/or weekend hours as required Candidates for this position must be eligible for employment as verified by the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA); those individuals on the OIG/GSA Exclusion Lists will not be considered for hire. Once hired, periodic checks will be made for eligibility of continued employment.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Applicant Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Position Type:
Staff
Appointment End Date
Posting Type:
Competitive
Position Class URL:
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Posting Department Website:
Department of Pediatrics
Institutional Commitment:
University of New Mexico is committed to prom! oting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Quicklink for Posting:
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