Culturally Sensitive Community Mental Health Therapist

Pueblo of San Felipe; Algodones (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pueblo of San Felipe is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide community-based mental health services. This role involves offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families, managing caseloads, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and must be licensed in New Mexico. The position emphasizes cultural sensitivity, crisis intervention, and effective communication skills. Experience in Native American communities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Pueblo/Southwest community is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of multidisciplinary team collaborations.
• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family outpatient mental health therapy.
• Collect and evaluate information about clients for clinical recommendations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and crisis management.

Skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Ability to apply mental health counseling methods

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Knowledge of community mental health resources

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

The Pueblo of San Felipe is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide community-based mental health services. This role involves offering therapy to individuals, couples, and families, managing caseloads, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and must be licensed in New Mexico. The position emphasizes cultural sensitivity, crisis intervention, and effective communication skills. Experience in Native American communities is preferred.