Behavioral Health Therapist

El Centro Family Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Las Vegas seeks a licensed counselor to deliver intensive therapy to individuals and families. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field and a current license in New Mexico. This role requires experience in therapy and the ability to work with diverse populations, including children and families. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current license in New Mexico (LMSW or LPC).
• Completion of internships with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief and intensive therapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Improve skills for successful life management.

Skills

Therapy

Family Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment

Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Psychology

Job description

PURPOSE

This counselor position is licensed at a post-master's degree level. The primary responsibility is to provide brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families, and/or groups to address their identified problems, aiming to improve or restore their skills and abilities for successful life management and positive interaction within families and the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related human service field.
• License: Current license in the State of New Mexico at the master's level, such as Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Experience: Completion of internships during or after obtaining the master's degree, with appropriate supervision.
• Certification: CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• License: LCSW or LPCC.
• Experience: Experience in treating substance abuse, group work, and family/couples counseling.

Additional skills include the ability to work with children of all ages and their families, and fluency in English and Spanish.