Extension District/Specialist/Behavioral Health
- 503237
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 12-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Apr 25 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Karim Martinez, (575) 646-2390, karmarti@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Seeking to fill an Extension position to provide statewide leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of unique, complex, research or evidence-based education in the area of behavioral health
Position Details
Position Title: Extension District/Specialist/Behavioral Health
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 310021-EXTENSN HOME EC PGM UNIT
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Starting $75,000, commensurate with education and experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The office is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is an in-person position with statewide responsibilities; may work evenings, weekends.
• 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 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 for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS.)
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to counseling, social work, family studies, public health, human development, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field of study.
• 3 years of related experience including community experience in the mental health field.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a field of study related to counseling, social work, family studies, public health, human development, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field of study.
• Licensed mental health practitioner with clinical experience.
• Experience working with Native American, Hispanic/Latino, and/or rural populations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/NM Indigenous language).
• Extension, outreach, or teaching experience.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Personal auto required. Travel reimbursed at the current IRS rate per mile. Valid driver’s license required.
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 Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
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
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
