The Office for Community Health at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center is currently hiring two Social Workers to join a team of peer healthcare workers, including Community Health Workers, and provide rapid resource referrals and community connector/navigator services to high-need guests at the Gateway Receiving Area located on 5400 Gibson Blvd SE, a grant-funded collaboration between the City of Albuquerque and UNM HSC's Office of Community Health. The Gateway Receiving Area site will operate by harm reduction principles and practices. Staff are expected to comply with public health evidence-based and best practices at all times while at work. You will help plan, deliver, supervise, and staff the 24/7 services at the short-term Community Connector services site. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative individual with strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills with the ability to problem-solve efficiently, independently and as part of a team as is required and appropriate. Because the program is new and innovative, you will help us create the model, applying your social work perspective, skills and experience.

Summary

Under general supervision, works closely with managers, public health workers, other community health workers, professional students, and medical/behavioral/social services agencies to provide short term care coordination and connection to resources and support to program clients to improve their health and general well-being through education and provision of coordination of care and resources that support program clients to improve their health and general well-being while engaging with at-risk populations with complex psycho-social histories. Provides a range of assessment and case referral services for individuals, couples, and/or families, as appropriate to the specific expectations of the position. Manage and supervise the daily activities of a team of Community Health Workers. May provide practical training and guidance to students and/or paraprofessional staff, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides & oversees lay-counseling interventions as appropriate to the position; welcomes site guests via screening and intake, prepares program engagement plans, exit plans, and acts as a resource for follow-up referral and placement with partner organizations, behavioral, medical, dental, &/or mental health providers programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.
2. Collects data about patients through basic vitals, Social Determinants of Health assessment, interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine program appropriateness or referral to other resources.
3. Provides navigational casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.
4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.
5. Manages and supervises 2-3 peer health worker staff including Community Health Workers;
6. Collects data about patients through basic vitals, Social Determinants of Health assessment, interview, case history, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine program appropriateness or referral to other resources.
7. Must take and pass yearly training and evaluation by an appropriate-licensed medical professional to remain proficient in measuring vital signs;
8. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
9. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
10. Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.
11. Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treatment skills.
12. May transport guests to local resources in City-owned van with Driver Safety Certification
13. May lead paraprofessionals in performance of clinical duties.
14. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
15. May transport guests to local resources in City-owned van with Driver Safety Certification
16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• 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.

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum. Certification/Licensure NM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure.

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.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.