Behavioral Health Counselor Therapist LCSW LPCC Primary Care

Southwest Care Center; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

Southwest Care Center in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor II to join our team. The role involves screening patients, coordinating care, and providing education. A Master's in Social Work or Counseling is required along with two years of experience and relevant licensure.

The position offers a typical schedule from Monday to Friday, competitive pay, generous time-off plans, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Two years of direct client therapy experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for mental and substance use disorders.
• Coordinate mental health care with the patient's primary care provider.
• Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in EMR.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services.

Skills

Direct client therapy

Patient assessment

Mental health care coordination

Patient education

Education

Master of Social Work or Counseling

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Job description

About Southwest Care Center

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1. Do you want to make a difference? 2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare? 3. Do you desire to serve the underserved in your community? For over 25 years, Southwest Care Center has been providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of SantaFe and Albuquerque, NM. We are a non‑profit FQHC‑LAL offering medical, behavioral health, case management, community outreach, diabetes education, and pharmacy services. We are proud to provide gender equity medicine, syringe exchange, and HIV/HepC treatment, testing, and other services within our communities.

Position Details

We are currently seeking a full‑time Behavioral Health CounselorII for our Alameda Clinic located in SantaFe, NM. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality Assurance & Operations, the BHCII is a core member of a collaborative care team involving the patient’s primary care provider, a psychiatric provider, case manager, nurse, and other clinical staff as necessary. The BHCII ensures programmatic and therapeutic fidelity, maximizes internal and community resources, and provides patient‑focused services.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance use disorders.
• Support and coordinate mental health care with the patient’s primary care provider and other clinic staff as appropriate.
• Provide patient education about common mental and substance use disorders and available treatment options.
• Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
• Support psychotropic medication management prescribed by a Psychiatric Practitioner, focusing on treatment adherence, side effects, and effectiveness of treatment.
• Provide or facilitate in‑clinic or outside referrals as needed.
• Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in EMR.
• Conduct regularly scheduled caseload consultations with the multidisciplinary team and communicate treatment recommendations to the patient’s PCP.
• Facilitate patient engagement and follow‑up with behavioral health care.
• Track patient follow‑up and clinical outcomes.
• Document encounters in EMR and use the system to identify and reengage patients who may be lost to follow‑up.
• Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside the primary care clinic (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance use treatment).
• Complete relapse prevention plans with clients with substance use disorders.
• Participate in regular training and technical assistance activities for clinic staff.
• Provide chart review or other clinical supervision for BHCI staff as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Two years of direct client therapy experience preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Employment Highlights

• Monday‑Friday, 8a.m. – 5p.m. typical schedule.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Generous time off plans including sick and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and other professional development programs.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), supplemental life and spousal coverages, employer‑paid disability, and access to the 340B prescription program for patients.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Southwest Care Center is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.