I think social workers are in high demand here but you’re gonna run into issues w funding and resources allocated to your position.
This state says there’s a lot of mental health concerns but they don’t seem to actually fund these efforts. Much like tourism, they’re big on the archaeology, art, etc it brings people here and is a huge part of the SW but the state doesn’t fund the museums adequately.
Just be prepared for those frustrations.
I am not a social worker but they are desperately needed in NM. FYI NM CYFD has had some controversies and lawsuits so I would research those issues. From what I understand that department has large caseloads since they are understaffed. I’m hoping you get some feedback from people who work in the field to help you make an informed decision. We’d love to have you, though. Also you might want to post this to r/Albuquerque too. Good luck!
[NM State Personnel Office](https://www.spo.state.nm.us)
Are you clinical or a standard MSW? Did you take the exam for the Masters level to get a LMSW?
What are your goals? Are you wanting to to treatment/private practice/clinical social work? Or are you wanting standard CYFD (children, youth, and family division) - the standard CPS route?
They are in desperate need at CYFD but it is \*rough\*.
School social work is more management and community based, but light on the treatment/therapy aspect.
There are options, but consider your long term goals/plans and burn out rate. CYFD case management has people burning out within 2-3 years. It is \*heavy\*.
Since Australia's path to clinical is different, I'll have a standard MSW when I graduate. I currently only qualify for a provisional bachelor's license until I get my degree assessed by the CSWE. I'd like to do standard, and I just finished my internship at child protection in Australia, but I'm also open to school social work. I'm not planning to stay in the state for more than 2 years and will likely move to Ireland after that. So I'm not too worried about burnout but definitely know the reality
This would definitely be helpful. Finding info about jobs anywhere in the US while abroad has been frustrating. VPN often needed, and searching via Google with their jobs database is non-existent
You may want to inquire of the health insurance companies that have been awarded lucrative contracts to manage Medicaid clients in New Mexico. There's about four to five of them. My daughter came to New Mexico ten years ago and has been a Care Coordinator for one of these companies for as many years. Her education almost mirrors yours. The state of New Mexico is a low pay employer however, working for a contracted agency is a different situation pay wise.
Social work haven in New Mexico but you will be burned tf out for very little return on a bachelors or masters unless you’re chasing clinical director positions for city/state/county. But these are nepotistic and ladder driven positions that award seniority and suck up and not merit or value brought. This is an impoverished state and doesn’t have the money to reward degreed people unless they’re in oil/gas or national labs. Good luck mate.
I definitely don't plan to stay in the state too long unless I get a good opportunity that keeps me there. More for the experience and being in the country for my family for a bit before heading off to a different country again. My uncle is in government, so if I have to, I'll use his connections, but I'd rather not
If it’s just experience and chops you seek, there’s enough mental health work to be done here for centuries. All ages, all backgrounds, all issues. Best of luck m8.
I think social workers are in high demand here but you’re gonna run into issues w funding and resources allocated to your position. This state says there’s a lot of mental health concerns but they don’t seem to actually fund these efforts. Much like tourism, they’re big on the archaeology, art, etc it brings people here and is a huge part of the SW but the state doesn’t fund the museums adequately. Just be prepared for those frustrations.
I am not a social worker but they are desperately needed in NM. FYI NM CYFD has had some controversies and lawsuits so I would research those issues. From what I understand that department has large caseloads since they are understaffed. I’m hoping you get some feedback from people who work in the field to help you make an informed decision. We’d love to have you, though. Also you might want to post this to r/Albuquerque too. Good luck! [NM State Personnel Office](https://www.spo.state.nm.us)
We need people like you, Our Albuquerque Community Safety division, is working on taking the social work side of the police jobs
It's very much a high-need, but also a high-burnout profession.
Are you clinical or a standard MSW? Did you take the exam for the Masters level to get a LMSW? What are your goals? Are you wanting to to treatment/private practice/clinical social work? Or are you wanting standard CYFD (children, youth, and family division) - the standard CPS route? They are in desperate need at CYFD but it is \*rough\*. School social work is more management and community based, but light on the treatment/therapy aspect. There are options, but consider your long term goals/plans and burn out rate. CYFD case management has people burning out within 2-3 years. It is \*heavy\*.
Since Australia's path to clinical is different, I'll have a standard MSW when I graduate. I currently only qualify for a provisional bachelor's license until I get my degree assessed by the CSWE. I'd like to do standard, and I just finished my internship at child protection in Australia, but I'm also open to school social work. I'm not planning to stay in the state for more than 2 years and will likely move to Ireland after that. So I'm not too worried about burnout but definitely know the reality
If you don’t want to work for the state, check for positions with the VA or IHS.
Social work field here is always full of work. If you're looking at any specific place, I can probably give you some info on it in chat.
This would definitely be helpful. Finding info about jobs anywhere in the US while abroad has been frustrating. VPN often needed, and searching via Google with their jobs database is non-existent
School districts
You will find plenty of opportunities in the schools. We need you!
You may want to inquire of the health insurance companies that have been awarded lucrative contracts to manage Medicaid clients in New Mexico. There's about four to five of them. My daughter came to New Mexico ten years ago and has been a Care Coordinator for one of these companies for as many years. Her education almost mirrors yours. The state of New Mexico is a low pay employer however, working for a contracted agency is a different situation pay wise.
This is very helpful! Thank you
You can find work, but I imagine the pay in CA compared to NM will make it a no brainer.
Getting licensed there is really difficult, so I'm looking for outside of California. I'll probably return one day permanently, but not anytime soon
Social work haven in New Mexico but you will be burned tf out for very little return on a bachelors or masters unless you’re chasing clinical director positions for city/state/county. But these are nepotistic and ladder driven positions that award seniority and suck up and not merit or value brought. This is an impoverished state and doesn’t have the money to reward degreed people unless they’re in oil/gas or national labs. Good luck mate.
I definitely don't plan to stay in the state too long unless I get a good opportunity that keeps me there. More for the experience and being in the country for my family for a bit before heading off to a different country again. My uncle is in government, so if I have to, I'll use his connections, but I'd rather not
If it’s just experience and chops you seek, there’s enough mental health work to be done here for centuries. All ages, all backgrounds, all issues. Best of luck m8.