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Clinical Psychologist II (DOH/NMBHI # 13080+)

Salary

 

$48.29 - $77.27 Hourly

$100,448 - $160,716 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HL

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. **An additional $40,000/per year is available for licensure and being on call.**

Why does the job exist?

 
Incumbent will be responsible for providing direct psychological services in the Forensic Division.

How does it get done?

 
Incumbents will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment, and prognosis.

Who are the customers?

 
Patients/Residents/Clients

Ideal Candidate

 
Ideal candidate will have:
Experience with Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan Assessments;
Experience with preparing legal documentation;
Experience with policies, procedures, and processes for patient care;
Experience with guardianship appointments for patients.

Minimum Qualification

 
Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required experience.

Substitution Table

 
No job description available

Employment Requirements

 
1.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2.CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

 
This position will perform work in a hospital and office setting with exposure to Visual /Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Exposure to mentally and behaviorally challenged residents who may exhibit unpredictable and sometimes violent behaviors in volatile situations required. Effective 01/01/2015, New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/ E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Shift 8am to 5pm.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information:Pablo Garcia (505) 454-2371 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
07/09/2025
Job Reference
155867
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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