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    NICU Social Worker - Albuquerque, United States - University Of New Mexico

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    Counselor/Social Worker

    Requisition ID req28296 Working Title NICU Social Worker Position Grade 13 Position Summary

    The Developmental Care Program Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology Division is seeking a full-time social worker to join our team.

    The interdisciplinary Developmental Care team (occupational, physical, speech, family and infant massage therapists, family liaisons) is an integral component of the Neonatology Division.

    The Division and Program serve infants and families in a regional NICU, including transitions to home and statewide follow-up.


    The successful candidate will be one that has good communication skills, is well organized; detail oriented, and works well independently as well as part of a team.

    This candidate will also need to be flexible and adapt easily to unanticipated changes, be able to coordinate a high volume of multiple tasks, follow-up on projects, problem solve, and anticipate needs.

    This individual will also be responsible for interacting with a variety of medical professionals, community agencies, and other administrative support personnel.

    Other responsibilities include providing social work intervention services for families of premature and/or critically ill infants as part of an interdisciplinary team, case management, psychosocial evaluation/assessments, developing effective intervention plans in a high-intensity, clinical environment, and train lower level social workers, students, and/or interns, as appropriate to the individual position.

    Knowledge of infant mental health, 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 does require weekend, evening hours and some holiday hours.

    See the Position Description for additional information.

    Conditions of Employment


    • 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.
    Minimum Qualifications


    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.

    Preferred Qualifications


    • NM licensure as a LMSW or LCSW
    • Experience providing social work case management services
    • Experience with crisis intervention and management
    • Knowledge of early intervention
    • Experience coordinating and managing child protective service referrals
    • Bilingual (Spanish)
    Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Neonatology Developmental Care (997O2)

    Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly:
    $3,955.47 to $5,555.33 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 2/5/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

    Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

    A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Interviewees will be asked to provide a writing and/or technical sample. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

    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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

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