What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director (DOH/NMBHI #31588) position at New Mexico Department of Health?
Salary
$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 - $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting Details
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) is the state's only public operated psychiatric hospital, providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary team offers acute inpatient treatment, rehabilitation services, and coordinated care aimed at ensuring successful transitions back into the community. The Adult Psychiatric Division is dedicated to delivering evidence-based therapeutic services, comprehensive discharge planning, and supportive case management for our patients.
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?
To provide clinical oversight, guidance, and leadership to a team of licensed behavioral health therapists serving adult patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The clinical Supervisor ensures that therapeutic services are delivered with quality, consistency, and compassion, in alignment with hospital standards, licensure regulations, and trauma-informed are principles.
How does it get done?
Supervise a team of licensed therapist providing individual, a group and milieu therapy services.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct formal performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards and licensure requirements.
Offer clinical consultation and support in managing complex cases or crisis situations.
Facilitate team meetings, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and uphold continuity of care.
Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of new clinical staff.
Lead quality improvement initatives within the therapy department.
Monitor service delivery to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices, patient needs, and inpatient care priorities. Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning around patient care and program development.
Who are the customers?
Patients of the NMBHI Adult Psychiatric Division.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate is a dedicated and experienced clinical leader. Someone who values integrity, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to guide the therapy team.
The ideal candidate will bring both a strong clinical foundation and a proactive, solutions-orientated leadership style.
The candidate will be eager to lead with compassion, set a standard of clinical excellence, and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven leadership team.
Minimum Qualification
Licensure in New Mexico as an LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPAT 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
Must pass a background investigation.
Working Conditions
The position will work in an office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, and phone usage. The work is in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital with patients who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Nathan Gonzales, (505)304-7430, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$35.37 - $53.05 Hourly
$73,568 - $110,352 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C10
Posting Details
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) is the state's only public operated psychiatric hospital, providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Our multidisciplinary team offers acute inpatient treatment, rehabilitation services, and coordinated care aimed at ensuring successful transitions back into the community. The Adult Psychiatric Division is dedicated to delivering evidence-based therapeutic services, comprehensive discharge planning, and supportive case management for our patients.
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?
To provide clinical oversight, guidance, and leadership to a team of licensed behavioral health therapists serving adult patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The clinical Supervisor ensures that therapeutic services are delivered with quality, consistency, and compassion, in alignment with hospital standards, licensure regulations, and trauma-informed are principles.
How does it get done?
Supervise a team of licensed therapist providing individual, a group and milieu therapy services.
Monitor and evaluate clinical performance, provide regular feedback, and conduct formal performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards and licensure requirements.
Offer clinical consultation and support in managing complex cases or crisis situations.
Facilitate team meetings, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and uphold continuity of care.
Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of new clinical staff.
Lead quality improvement initatives within the therapy department.
Monitor service delivery to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices, patient needs, and inpatient care priorities. Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning around patient care and program development.
Who are the customers?
Patients of the NMBHI Adult Psychiatric Division.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate is a dedicated and experienced clinical leader. Someone who values integrity, clinical excellence, and the opportunity to guide the therapy team.
The ideal candidate will bring both a strong clinical foundation and a proactive, solutions-orientated leadership style.
The candidate will be eager to lead with compassion, set a standard of clinical excellence, and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven leadership team.
Minimum Qualification
Licensure in New Mexico as an LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPAT 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
Must pass a background investigation.
Working Conditions
The position will work in an office setting with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal, personal computer, and phone usage. The work is in an adult inpatient psychiatric hospital with patients who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Nathan Gonzales, (505)304-7430, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $73,568 - $110,352