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Lead Clinical Psychologist (DOH/NMBHI #13100)

Salary

 

$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly

$93,552 - $149,683 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exist to provide clinical and programmatic oversight of the CARE Unit, ensuring delivery of high quality, trauma informed treatment for adolescent residents with complex behavioral health needs. The role is essential to the CARE program to deliver structured and individualized care,and maintain a strong therapeutic milieu. This position also supports the coordination of multidisciplinary services and the development of staff competency in working with this specialized population.

How does it get done?

 
Provide clinical oversight and operational leadership for the CARE program;s therapeutic services.
Supervise and support multidisciplinary team efforts including psychiatry, psychology, nursing, therapy, and education to ensure integrated care.
Review and guide individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for residents.
Ensure compliance with accreditation, documentation, and qualify assurance standards.
Provide leadership and oversight of the clinical and programming schedule to ensure consistent, structured, and therapeutically appropriate services are delivered.

Who are the customers?

 
Adolescent residents of the CARE program.

Ideal Candidate

 
Significant experience working with adolescents. Incumbent is confident in leading clinical programming, supervising staff, and maintaining a trauma informed, structured therapeutic environment. Incumbent is knowledgeable about the treatment of adolescents and experience in balancing clinical leadership with day-to-day operational needs. Strong communication, program oversight, and collaborative leadership are essential. Experience managing schedules and interdisciplinary teams in a secure setting is highly preferred.

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.

Employment Requirements

 
Completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. This position is designated as safety 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.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Paul Bagwell, Psy. D, (505) 454-2100, 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
02/04/2026
Job Reference
161069
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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