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Asst Dir,Clinical Cnslg Trng
Requisition ID
req36276
Working Title
Asst Dir,Clinical Cnslg Trng
Position Grade
14
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable and experienced Assistant Director of Clinical Counseling and Training.
Reporting to the Director of Counseling Services, this position will coordinate and oversee the Mental Health Collaborative, a clinical mental health internship training program within Student Health and Counseling (SHAC). The selected candidate will work collaboratively with clinical staff to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of training activities for graduate-level counseling and social work interns. Provides clinical supervision, internship placement, mentorship, and professional development to interns and trainees engaged in mental health service delivery. Maintains a clinical caseload providing psychosocial assessment, counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to university students.
The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine.
Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/
As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain licensure and certification status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to clinical mental health counseling, including experience providing clinical supervision, program development, or training. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LISW), or equivalent independent clinical licensure. Approved Supervisor Designation through the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, within 3 months from date of hire.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience & Qualifications include:

• Previous experience supervising Interns and/or mid-level counseling providers
• Multicultural competency

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Student Health and Counseling (037A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $5000 - $7050 Depending on Education & Experience.
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
4/27/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
No
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include resumeUNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
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.