Counselor/Social Worker - Grief Services

Counselor/Social Worker

Requisition ID
req37175

Working Title
Counselor/Social Worker - Grief Services

Position Grade
13

Position Summary

As a nationally accredited program with strong educational component in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) in Albuquerque investigates any death occurring in New Mexico that is sudden, violent, untimely, unexpected or where a person is found dead and the cause of death is unknown. The OMI, which is a special program within the Department of Pathology, determines the cause and manner of death in these cases, and provides formal death certification.

OMI is seeking a Counselor/Social Worker for our Grief Services Program. The OMI Grief Services Program focuses on providing counseling, information, referrals, advocacy, and emotional support to those dealing with the sudden death of someone they love. This program provides short-term counseling and referral to community grief support groups or longer-term counseling options. These services are provided at no cost to families.

Our ideal candidates will have background in family and children's counseling, specific to trauma, PTSD, grief, and loss. We are looking for someone who finds enjoyment in the solution focused model and understands the referral processes for various agencies in the area.


As a part of the School of Medicine, we are a teaching facility and invite interns into our programs to learn. Our ideal candidates will be excited to give leadership and guidance to these interns.

To learn more about the program, visit:

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/LicensureNM 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

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience working with children of various ages experiencing grief
• Experience working in family counseling
• Experience with trauma, PTSD, and shock
• Experience with solution focused and case management

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Office of the Medical Investigator (389A)

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
10/1/2026

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.
Please submit resume, cover letter, NM certification/licensure, and three professional references, preferably supervisors with email and phone contact. Please also submit current official transcripts.

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.