Child & Family Assessment Therapist

Families and Youth Innovations Plus; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Families & Youth Innovations Plus is seeking an Assessment Therapist in Las Cruces, NM. This full-time, salaried position conducts diagnostic mental health assessments for children, adolescents, and families and develops treatment plans with the care team.

Requirements include a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and NM licensure in good standing. Travel within Dona Ana County may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Current New Mexico State Licensure (LMSW, LPCC, LMHC or LMFT, LPC, LAMFT, LSAA) in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled diagnostic assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide clinical services to people in crisis as needed.
• Determine modality and level of care based on assessment.
• Recommend patient interventions based on assessment and treatment plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Families & Youth Innovations Plus is seeking an Assessment Therapist in Las Cruces, NM. This full-time, salaried position conducts diagnostic mental health assessments for children, adolescents, and families and develops treatment plans with the care team.

Requirements include a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology and NM licensure in good standing. Travel within Dona Ana County may be required.