Job Title:
Clinical Psychologist (DOH/NMBHI #13092)
Company: State of New Mexico
Location: Las Vegas, NM
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly$93,552 - $149,683 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band C12Posting DetailsThe New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.This 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?Incumbent will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment, and prognosis.Incumbent will be responsible for providing direct psychological services in the Adult Psychiatric Services Division. How does it get done?Incumbent will evaluate patients utilizing psychological assessment tools for determining proper diagnosis, treatment needs and recommendations, need for hospitalization, response to treatment, and prognosis. Who are the customers?Patients/Residents/Clients Ideal CandidateIdeal candidate will have:-Experience with Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan Assessments;-Experience with preparing legal documentation;-Experience with policies, procedures, and process for patient care-Experience with guardianship appointments for patients. Minimum QualificationLicensed by the New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners and three (3) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required experience. Employment RequirementsMust possess a valid Driver's License.Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.1. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely sensitive. Employment Is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.2. CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Working ConditionsPosition wilt perform work primarily in an office setting with extensive computer and phone usage and exposure toVisual Nideo Display Terminal. Lifting up to thirty (30) pounds may be required. Effective 01/01/2015, the NewMexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco,tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus. Supplemental InformationDo you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Paul Bagwell, Psy.D. (505)454-2682 or Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.