Inpatient Adolescent Behavioral Health Therapist

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a qualified clinician to provide inpatient treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center for male adolescents aged 13-17 with histories of violence. In this role you will perform assessments and deliver therapy as part of a comprehensive care team.

Responsibilities include assessments, individual, group and family therapy, case management, and liaison with CYFD and JJS.

Qualifications

• LMSW/LISW/LMHC/LMFT/LPCC/LCSW/LPAT licensure in NM.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adolescents.
• Education/experience substitutions may apply to meet the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient treatment including assessments and therapy (individual, group, and family).
• Conduct case management and maintain thorough documentation.
• Represent residents in legal proceedings and at discharge.

Skills

Experience with adolescents

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

LMSW/LISW/LMHC/LMFT/LPCC/LCSW/LPAT licensure in NM

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a qualified clinician to provide inpatient treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center for male adolescents aged 13-17 with histories of violence. In this role you will perform assessments and deliver therapy as part of a comprehensive care team.

Responsibilities include assessments, individual, group and family therapy, case management, and liaison with CYFD and JJS.