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Senior Forensic Social Worker (DOH/NMBHI # 10100680)

Salary

 

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

 
The Forensic Division is one of five divisions that comprise the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) at Las Vegas. The primary mission of the Forensic Division is to provide competency restoration services to individuals referred by District Courts across the state. Individuals referred to the facility are charged with at least one felony-level offense

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

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exists to help individuals with mental health disorders who are also involved with the legal or criminal justice system. The combination of psychiatric needs and legal considerations creates complex challenges that require specialized support.

How does it get done?

 
-Attend admissions and complete psychosocial assessments
-Participation in the development of initial and master treatment plans
-Participation in ongoing interventions.
-Coordinating and communicating with the courts, attorneys, and families.
-Provide individual and group psychotherapy to adults with acute or chronic mental illness. With focus on Competency within the legal system
-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
-Engage in crisis intervention and deescalation support as needed.

Who are the customers?

 
Patients admitted into the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute Forensic Division for purposes of competency evaluation, competency restoration through treatment and psychoeducation.

Ideal Candidate

 
Will have experience working within the mental health field.
Experience in providing direct care services in an inpatient hospital setting, with interdisciplinary treatment team.
Experience working with legal representatives (I.E attorney's, judges)
Experience conducting groups
Degree in Social Work (in accordance with NMAC 61-31-9)
Licensed in New Mexico as an LBSW, LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT
Must be licensed in accordance with the Social Work Practice Act, Sections 61-31-1 through 61-31-25 NMSA 1978, and 16.63.1 through 16- 63-20 NMAC

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate's Degree in Human Services or Social Services Counseling and two (2) years of experience in mental health, substance abuse counseling and or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Drug Testing and must complete and obtain the Defensive Driving Certificate.
Licensure in New Mexico as an LBSW, LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT

Working Conditions

 
Incumbent will work in an acute care hospital and an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in volatile situations requiring crisis interventions may be required. Some travel with the occasional overnight stay may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information:Adelita Vigil, (505) 454-2344, 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
12/06/2025
Job Reference
159353
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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