Behavioral Health Therapist

El Centro Family Health; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Mexico is seeking a licensed counselor to deliver intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, and families. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in a relevant field and have provisional licensing. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred, along with experience in substance abuse treatment and family counseling. This position involves extensive interaction with clients to help them restore their skills and achieve positive outcomes in their personal and familial lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of internships with supervision.
• Provisional license (LMSW, LPC, LMHC, LAMFT) required.
• Certification in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief and intensive therapy to individuals and groups.
• Help clients improve their skills and manage their lives.
• Work with children of all ages and their families.

Skills

Therapy

Family Counseling

Group Work

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Job description

PURPOSE:

This counselor position is licensed at a post-master's degree level. This counselor primarily provides brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families and/or groups to ameliorate their identified problems in order to improve or restore their skills and abilities to successfully manage their lives and interact positively with their families and community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related human service field.

License: Provisional license of one of the following licenses: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)

Experience: Completion of internships during or following attainment of the master's degree, with appropriate level of supervision.

Certification: CPR

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

License: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW or LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience: Experience with treatment of substance abuse.

Experience in group work and family/couples counseling.

Ability to work with children of all ages and with their families.

Bi-lingual: English / Spanish-Fluency in Spanish.

Other Requirements:

1) TST Test