Social/Emotional/Behavioral Support - Regional Education Cooperative 6
Position: Social/Emotional/Behavioral Support
Subject Area: (none)
Job Title: Behavioral Health
Job Location: Eastern New Mexico Region
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Regional Education Cooperative 6
Portales, NM 88130
Telephone: 575-562-4456
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Job Description:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER
Notice of Vacancy
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Behavioral health providers will help students who are experiencing stress, depression, substance abuse, family trouble, or other behavioral health issues. Specific services include primary prevention, individual and family assessment, treatment and referral, and group counseling. Behavioral health providers can be an LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LCSW, LPCC, child psychiatrist, or psychologist.  This position is a grant funded position through United Way that will end June 30, 2026. 
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Worker, or directly related field.
  2. A valid/current license with the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) as a Social Worker or Counselor or Behavioral Health Provider.
  3. A valid/current New Mexico Regulations and Licensing Department License as per licensure board
  4. Work experience that is appropriate for this setting.
  5. Willingness to travel between schools in REC6.
  6. Successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a background check.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
2025-2026 School Year
Benefits
          Educational Retirement
(REC6 contributes 18.15% to the NM Educational Retirement Board)
          NMPSIA Health Benefits
(80% paid by REC6)
          Sick Leave/Personal Leave provided
          Paid Mileage (for use of personal vehicle)
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit letter of interest and resume to Damon Terry via email: dterry@rec6.net

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.