Lead Behavioral Health Therapist Supervisor (Corrections)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not specified

Job summary

The New Mexico Corrections Department seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist Supervisor to oversee inmate treatment, provide individual and group psychotherapy, and supervise staff. Licensed clinicians and three years of related experience are required, with a focus on evidence-based therapies and crisis intervention.

Employment is in a correctional setting; interviews are anticipated within two weeks of the closing date, and the hiring rate will not exceed $46.17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Licensure in New Mexico as LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LPAT and three years of related experience.
• Experience as a clinician in inpatient or correctional settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee behavioral health programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess inmates to determine diagnosis and treatment needs.
• Provide direct individual and group psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
• Supervise employees and oversee behavioral health programs; manage caseloads.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

NM licensure LISW/LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/LPAT

Job description

The New Mexico Corrections Department seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist Supervisor to oversee inmate treatment, provide individual and group psychotherapy, and supervise staff. Licensed clinicians and three years of related experience are required, with a focus on evidence-based therapies and crisis intervention.

Employment is in a correctional setting; interviews are anticipated within two weeks of the closing date, and the hiring rate will not exceed $46.17 per hour.