Ext Specialist/Behavioral Health

Position Title: Ext Specialist/Behavioral Health

Employee Classification: Ext State Specialist

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: The department of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences is searching for a dynamic person to provide subject matter support, leadership and professional development to Extension faculty and staff engaged in community behavioral health programming

Classification Summary:

Extension Specialists provide New Mexico's citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community development.

Classification Standard Duties:

Provide statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of unique, complex, research or evidence based education in the are of behavioral health.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to family studies, counseling, social work, human development, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field of study.
• 3-years of related experience including community experience in the mental health field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate community educational programs in the area of behavioral health.

• Demonstrated ability and skill in securing and/or managing grant funds and resources.

• Ability to create and carry out a project plan from research of initial concept to project completion and follow-up.

• Proven ability to work with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter support, leadership and professional development to Extension faculty and staff engaged in community behavioral health programming related, but not limited to, suicide, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and substance use disorders.

• Provide statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of research- or evidence-based community education in the area of behavioral health including development of educational curricula, products, and publications.

• Coordinate interdisciplinary collaborations with other Extension Specialists, university faculty and staff, and community partners to facilitate state-wide programming responsive to mental health and substance use needs of New Mexico communities including youth and adult populations in rural and urban settings.

• Conduct research related to the intersection of community and behavioral health and advance the interdisciplinary focus of the Extension Family and Consumer Sciences department.

• Seek and secure external grant or contract funding, manage grants as a Principal Investigator, and supervise grant staff.

• Maintain accountability through reporting to Extension, internal and external stakeholders, and funding partners, document outcomes, impacts and successes in Extension scholarship.

• Promote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.

• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).

Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Statewide responsibilities; may work evenings, weekends. Personal auto required. Travel reimbursed at current IRS rate per mile. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed behavioral health professional with clinical experience

• Experience working with Native American, Latinx, and/or rural populations

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/NM Indigenous language)

• Extension, outreach, or teaching experience

Special Requirements of the Position

• Please include on the application:

• Your resume/cv

• Cover letter

• Transcript

• A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this requirement see https://eid.nmsu.edu/eid-statements/index.html

Department Contact: Karim Martinez, 575-646-2390, karmarti@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico's land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.