Group Therapy Therapist

Families and Youth Innovations Plus; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+) in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a Group Therapy Therapist to provide direct clinical services by facilitating and supervising evidence-based group therapy within Outpatient Services. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality therapeutic groups to diverse populations while maintaining clinical integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead groups, supervise licensed and paraprofessional staff, and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR, with a focus

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family & Marriage Therapy.
• Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC or LMFT).
• Certification in Clinical Supervision or willingness to obtain within two months of hire.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based group therapy using appropriate modalities (psycho-educational, process, skill-building, DBT).
• Provide group therapy and related services per agency/contract standards.
• Oversee and supervise non-independently licensed clinicians and paraprofessionals in group therapy.
• Maintain timely client records in the EHR, adhering to standards and policies.
• Ensure continuity of care and access to services for group participants.
• Collaborate with team on client care and group progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within group settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family & Marriage Therapy

Job description

Group Therapy Therapist

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+)

Position: Full-Time

Independent License Salary: $70,000 - $84,700 (3 levels based on experience and education)

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager

Department: Outpatient Services

Job Summary

We are seeking an independently licensed mental health counselor (LPCC or LMFT) to serve as a Group Therapy Therapist to provide direct clinical services through facilitating and supervising evidence-based group therapy within our Outpatient Services. This position focuses on delivering high-quality therapeutic groups to diverse populations while maintaining clinical integrity, documentation compliance, and adherence to evidence-based practices. The Group Therapy Therapist Lead ensures participant outcomes and therapeutic quality across all group programming.

What you'll Do:

• Facilitate therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based modalities appropriate to identified participant needs (e.g., psycho-educational groups, process groups, skill-building groups, DBT skills groups)
• Provide group therapy and relevant services in alignment with agency and contract standards
• Oversee and supervise non-independently licensed clinicians and paraprofessionals in the provision of Group Therapy
• Maintain timely and accurate client record documentation in the EHR system for all group participants, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, agency policies, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure continuity of care and access to services for group participants
• Collaborate with team members regard client care and group progress
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within group settings when needed
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including clinical supervisors, case managers, peer support workers, and community support workers
• Maintain therapeutic presence and modeling of respect, professionalism, and clinical integrity with clients and colleagues

What You Need:

• Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family and Marriage Therapy
• Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC or LMFT)
• Certification in Clinical Supervision, or willingness to obtain certification within two months of hire
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly
• Willingness to work non traditional hours
• Strong emotional resilience and stress management skills
• Capacity to make rapid and sound clinical decisions as needed

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)