Licensed Mental Health Professional

Thrive Medical Services LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO & retirement

Flexible schedule

Malpractice tail

CME allowance

Clinical oversight

Growing organization

Meaningful work

Job summary

Thrive Medical Services LLC is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to provide in-custody mental health assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.

The role requires NM licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMHC), a relevant master’s degree, and experience in correctional or high-acuity clinical settings. Full-time with weekday hours; on-site facility-based work with telehealth options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current, unrestricted New Mexico licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMHC.
• Experience in correctional healthcare or high-acuity clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and clinical screenings.
• Provide individual counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, and group services as indicated.
• Respond to behavioral health crises and assist with stabilization, safety planning, and follow-up care.
• Monitor patients requiring special observation, including suicide watch and other high-risk statuses.
• Develop and maintain timely, accurate, compliant clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff for coordinated care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Ethical judgment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Position Summary

The Licensed Mental Health Professional is responsible for providing mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, crisis response, and treatment planning for individuals in custody. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct mental health evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and clinical screenings.

Provide individual counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, and group services as indicated.

Respond to behavioral health crises and assist with stabilization, safety planning, and follow-up care.

Monitor patients requiring special observation, including suicide watch and other high-risk mental health statuses.

Develop and maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record.

Collaborate with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and correctional staff to support coordinated patient care.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.

Current, unrestricted New Mexico licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMHC.

Experience in correctional healthcare, community mental health, crisis services, or other high-acuity clinical settings preferred.

Strong assessment, intervention, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to maintain professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical standards in a structured correctional environment.

Work Schedule

This is typically a full-time position with primarily weekday hours, based on facility and program needs. Some schedule flexibility may be required to support urgent evaluations or operational demands.

Why Thrive Medical Services

Thrive Medical Services is committed to delivering high-quality correctional healthcare through professionalism, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and credentialing.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and retirement plan options.
• Flexible schedule with telehealth and on-site options.
• Malpractice coverage with tail.
• CME allowance and professional licensure support.
• Supportive leadership and clinical oversight.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing organization.
• Meaningful work serving an underserved population.

About Thrive Medical Services, LLC

Thrive Medical Services LLC is a correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to the facilities and communities we serve. Our mission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strong leadership and clear clinical protocols.