Program Therapist (Senior) - req# 33224

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Senior Program Therapist will directly support the Senior Counselor/Social Worker for the ECCS and Director of the UNM CDD's Early Childhood Clinical Services Unit by coordinating the referral, triage, scheduling, and evaluation follow-up processes for the CDD's statewide Early Childhood Evaluation Program (ECEP). This individual will participate in ongoing triage of newly referred cases, including coordination with early intervention providers and management of required records and materials needed for case management, intake, and evaluation appointments in service of ECEP. This individual will also be the primary contact for families and FIT providers waiting for evaluations, and will oversee scheduling of families as appropriate. This position will coordinate administrative and waitlist management duties, requiring extensive attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The individual will also provide training and consultation to early intervention providers, and to families following their evaluations. They will provide coordination of ECEP referrals, intakes, triage, case assignment and scheduling of families.

This position may also provide direct clinical care and case management support for patients birth to age five and their families, including implementing evidence-based assessment and treatment models as appropriate. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in early childhood development, experience working in early intervention or early childhood education, and may have experience with or knowledge of evidence-based treatment practices in early childhood mental health. They will possess familiarity with NM Early Childhood systems, including the NM Family Infant Toddler system, and will demonstrate excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills. The position requires some local travel for community meetings, and potentially for visits to clients or families' homes.

Candidates with a strong commitment to working with high risk families are encouraged to apply. Spanish-speakers are encouraged to apply.

Additionally, the Senior Program Therapist will demonstrate:

* Capacity for effective collaborating with internal and community partners;

* Knowledge of community resources including resources for meeting medical needs, developmental supports, disability resources, and other needs presented by families;

* Knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements;

* Strong organizational skills and capacity to meet program documentation requirements.

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• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

**Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter**

Demonstrated experience providing direct clinical services and/or community support and/or service coordination/case management within an early intervention program or as a provider in a clinical setting serving young children and families.

Demonstrated skill and experience providing evaluation and/or developmental assessment, including development of a treatment plan: goal planning, monitoring progress toward meeting goals, and linking families to community resources.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Masters degree in psychology, child development, social work, or a related field.

Eligible for licensure within 4 years of hire.

Eligible for endorsement at Level 1 or 2 by the New Mexico Association for Infant Mental Health.

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.