Advanced Practice Provider

The Transdisciplinary Evaluation and Support Clinic (TEASC) provides consultative, interdisciplinary clinical services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and is seeking a full-time staff Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider with an interest in and background working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The position will provide consultative clinical services as part of an interdisciplinary team to individuals with I/DD, who may have complex medical and/or behavioral challenges. Clinics include TEASC evaluations provided statewide, an Adult Special Needs Clinic (in collaboration with multiple other UNM clinicians) and technical assistance provided upon request. The applicant may also participate in other multidisciplinary clinics based on need and interests, which may include the Adult Cerebral Palsy Clinic, the Adult Feeding Clinic Supports and Assessment for Feeding and Eating (SAFE) Clinic, or Developmental Disabilities/Mental Illness (DDMI) Clinics.

Responsibilities will include writing preliminary reports based on records review and intake for individuals referred to the team, clinical participation in evaluations, and writing comprehensive reports following clinical evaluations. Reports are directed to families and a range of support providers as well as medical providers.

Additional opportunities, based on interest, include: developing and providing training in topics around providing effective care to individuals with I/DD; and participation in research projects.

This is a term position and will be renewed each year based on continued funding.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification status.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
Certification/Licensure
Eligible for New Mexico certification as a Physician's Assistant
OR
State of New Mexico Certified Nurse Practitioner or certification pending, as documented by temporary certificate.

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.

Preferences

-Training in and experience providing psychiatric care to individuals with I/DD.

-Able to travel statewide.

-Able to prioritize multiple complex duties in coordination with other team members, while meeting timelines.

-Excellent writing skills and ability to write reports in a timely manner. Interest/experience writing narrative-type reports is helpful.

-Comfortable working with an interdisciplinary team.

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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.