Careers and Opportunities

Welcome to your gateway for career growth and community impact. Here, you’ll find job opportunities, professional development resources, and career connections tailored for social work students, alumni, and professionals. Whether you're exploring your first role or advancing your career, we’re here to help you connect, grow, and make a difference.

NMSU Opportunities

Internal Opportunities at NMSU

Interested in expanding your career within the NMSU community? The university offers a variety of employment opportunities for current students, staff, and professionals looking to grow their experience and leadership skills.

Explore current openings through the NMSU Career Website and discover how you can continue building your future at NMSU.

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Community Opportunities

External Opportunities

The School of Social Work is proud to connect students, alumni, and professionals with career opportunities in the community. Local agencies and organizations regularly share openings with us, and we make them available here to support your professional growth and community impact.

Adult and Children's Outpatient Therapist — La Clinica de Familia
Behavioral Health Therapist — Office of Family Representation and Advocacy
Director of Outpatient Services — Mesilla Valley Hospital
Inpatient Therapist — Mesilla Valley Hospital
Master Social Worker — Fresenius Medical Care (Alamogordo, NM)
Master Social Worker (Part-time) — Fresenius Medical Care (Deming, NM)
Policy Analyst — NM Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC)
Project Manager: Prevention and Emergency Response Initiatives — State of New Mexico
Project Manager: Youth and Family Initiatives — State of New Mexico
Summer and Year-Round Opportunities — Ramapo for Children
Treatment Coordinator — La Clinica de Familia

Have a job posting to share or questions about opportunities? socwork@nmsu.edu

Career Resources

Job Boards

Explore curated job boards from leading social work organizations and professional networks to discover opportunities across clinical practice, education, policy, advocacy, and community services.

NASW JobLink

Career listings, resume tools, and professional opportunities through the National Association of Social Workers.

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CSWE Career Center

National career opportunities, faculty positions, and professional resources through the Council on Social Work Education.

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Continuing Education

Professional Development Opportunities

Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced practitioner, continuing education is central to effective social work practice. Explore trainings, conferences, and learning opportunities designed to help you grow, connect, and thrive professionally.

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