Community Behavioral Health Clinician (CYFD/BHS #26278)

$28.21 - $45.14 Hourly

$58,682 - $93,891 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HG

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS JOB 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?

Community Behavioral Health Clinician (CBHC) utilize a trauma responsive lens to provide clinical consultation and support to youth and families involved with Children Youth and Families Department in some form. Community Behavioral Health Clinicians are responsible for collaborating with all CYFD Divisions and community providers to ensure the behavioral health needs of individuals involved and families involved with CYFD are adequately met.

How does it get done?

Community Behavioral Health Clinicians provide clinical consultation, review, of historical and collateral information for individuals aged 0-21 involved with Children Youth & Families Department (CYFD). The targeted population for services may include: CYFD clients who are involved with Juvenile Justice, Fostering Connections or Protective Services who qualify as severely emotionally disturbed (or for whom other behavioral health issues are known or suspected).

They also work with individuals being considered for intensive specialized and/or out of home placement for services, along with engaging in crisis intervention.

In addition, the Community Behavioral Health Clinicians function as part of the CYFD team providing CYFD staff with clinical consultation and assist in connecting to providers for intensive, specialized, or out of home behavioral health services. Community Behavioral Health Clinicians are responsible for completing clinical reviews for JJS youth and ensuring documentation in the designated computer system is completed within the allotted time frames.

This position also provides clinical consultation and collaboration with child Protective Services regarding specialized populations to address behavioral health needs.

This position does not provide direct therapy. However, direct engagement with families through interviewing and rapport building occurs to gather historical and current information that helps to drive clinical formulations. Community Behavioral Health Clinicians also engage in training individuals regarding trauma and the use of the Child Adolescent Needs Strengths tool. Community Behavioral Health Clinicians rotate an on-call schedule where the response is focused on youth or families involved with CYFD who may need extra support.

Who are the customers?

Community Behavioral Health Clinicians work with ages 0-21 identified as a targeted population involved with Juvenile Justice and Protective Services.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience working with at risk children/youth aged 0-21, deep understanding of the impact of trauma and have familiarity with the area surrounding.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Substitution Table

No substitutions. Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

The Community Behavioral Health Clinician works mainly in an office setting at a desk 70% of the time. Other settings include community provider offices and Interviewing clients in a juvenile detention setting along with visits to out of home provider settings.

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Agency Contact Information: Barbara Salazar, (505) 490-1621. 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.