Counselor/Social Worker

Counselor/Social Worker Requisition ID req37331 Working Title Counselor/Social Worker Position Grade 13

Position Summary

The Pediatric Hematology Oncology Social Worker is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for supporting patients and their families as they adjust to the impact of a cancer diagnosis or blood disorder over time, from diagnosis throughout the course of their treatment. The social work team provides inpatient and outpatient psychosocial support including assessment, intervention, crisis counseling, resource development and referral, community outreach, education and research. The focus of our Social Worker is in identifying bio- psycho-social concerns related to the patient’s diagnosis and treatment, and connecting the family to interventions and resources to address these. The Social Worker helps families utilize strengths and connect with local and national resources to support their well-being. Interagency collaboration with local and national resources is core to providing comprehensive patient services. A willingness to learn and problem solve insurance related issues is essential, in addition to an understanding of types of treatment and medication expenditures. Throughout the disease trajectory, the Social Worker assesses the patient and family’s understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and anticipated outcomes. This position supports families around topics of chronic and inherited illness, pain management, medication adherence, advocacy within systems (health, education, employment), utilizing community supports, and transition to adult care. As families travel from all corners of New Mexico for treatment, the social work team is available to assist with travel and lodging options. This position has the opportunity to attend community and educational events as well as annual camps for oncology and hematology See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check. May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable. Must maintain 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. CPR and Basic First Aid Certificate may be a requirement for some positions in this classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or directly related field; at least 6 months of directly related experience which may include internship and/or practicum. Certification/Licensure NM licensure as LPCC, LPC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent level, OR licensed out of state and eligible for NM licensure. 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

Experience as a social worker in healthcare environment for pediatric patients Experience as a social worker on an interdisciplinary medical team Experience with insurance coordination for patients Experience in presenting educational information to patients and health care workers Experience providing social work services in the community (i.e. at schools, in patient homes) Experience collaborating with other healthcare organizations on a regional and/or national level Experience with medical charting in a hospital setting Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pediatrics Hematology Oncology (997M) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47 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 8/3/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive 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. A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. 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 for a definition of Regular Staff.