What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychologist (DOH/NMBHI #13092) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level impatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments,residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance abuse treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral 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 the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high quality treatment and care is delivered.
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?
Incumbent will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment and prognosis. Incumbent will be responsible for providing direct psychological services in the Adult Psychiatric Services Division.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will evaluate patient 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
Patients/Residents/Clients
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
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
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 and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Position will perform working primarily in an office setting with extensive computer and phone usage and exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT). Lifting up to 30 lbs(pounds) may be required. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of campus.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Paul Bagwell (505)454-2100 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (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.
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level impatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments,residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance abuse treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral 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 the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high quality treatment and care is delivered.
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?
Incumbent will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment and prognosis. Incumbent will be responsible for providing direct psychological services in the Adult Psychiatric Services Division.
How does it get done?
Incumbent will evaluate patient 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
Patients/Residents/Clients
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
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
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 and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Working Conditions
Position will perform working primarily in an office setting with extensive computer and phone usage and exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT). Lifting up to 30 lbs(pounds) may be required. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of campus.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Paul Bagwell (505)454-2100 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (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.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $46 - $74