Advanced Practice Provider

  • Albuquerque
  • University Of New Mexico
Advanced Practice Provider
Requisition ID
req31081
Working Title
Advanced Practice Provider
Position Grade
16
Position Summary
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.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.Certification/LicensureEligible for New Mexico certification as a Physician's AssistantORState 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Additional Requirements
This is a term position and will be extended each year based on continued grant funding.
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
TEASC (160M)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2025
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $6,744.40-$9,654.67
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
10/7/2024
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Remote work will be available based on department needs.
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 your cover letter and resume
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.