Social Worker

Job description

The Social Worker shall have primary responsibility for providing and/or coordinating psycho-social services for health center clients, in accordance with HIPAA and other pertinent regulations and standards. Is responsible for coordinating adult and child protective services. Provides Sandia community with psycho-social prevention activities and groups. Provides behavioral health assessment and counseling interventions to children and families. Works from a systems theory and strengths-based perspective. Collaborates across disciplines with staff from the fields of health, education, wellness, court, and Law Enforcement.

Education and Experience
Required:
1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
3. Three (3) years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Preferred:
1. Experience in Native American healthcare setting.
Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.
License/Certifications/Registrations
1. The following license is required prior to employment start date:
• Valid and Current New Mexico LISW or LCSW License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. The following immunizations and titers may be required prior to employment start date:
• Hepatitis B series or immune by titer
• Tdap
• MMR or immune by titer
• Annual TB test
• Annual Flu vaccination (seasonal)
• COVID booster (optional but encouraged)
3. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
4. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

• Permanent - Full Time role available with the Pueblo of Sandia.
• Works in an integrated care environment providing psycho-social case management to behavioral health and primary care clinician’s clients. Creates comprehensive case management plans for clients.