Licensed Therapist

Silver Regional SASS; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS) is seeking a licensed therapist to provide trauma-informed mental health services to survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, and interpersonal violence. The role involves conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapy across children, adolescents, and adults.

The position emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, compassionate care, and compliance with licensing and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current New Mexico behavioral health professional license in good standing.
• Eligible licenses may include LCSW, LISW, LPCC, LMFT, or another independently licensed credential recognized by the State of New Mexico.
• Ability to maintain professional licensure throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed individual therapy to survivors across age groups.
• Coordinate with MDT and community partners for coordinated services.
• Conduct intake & ongoing assessments, and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals when needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy

New Mexico behavioral health license

Independently licensed credential recognized by NM

Job description

Position Summary

Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS) is seeking a compassionate, trauma-informed Licensed Therapist to provide high-quality mental health services to survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, and other forms of trauma.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide trauma-informed individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults impacted by sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, and related trauma.
• Provide family and caregiver support when clinically appropriate.
• Conduct intake assessments, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation of client needs and progress.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs, strengths, goals, and preferences.
• Utilize evidence-informed and trauma-focused therapeutic approaches appropriate to the client's age and circumstances.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, stabilization, and referrals when necessary.
• Maintain an appropriate and manageable clinical caseload.
• Coordinate referrals for clients requiring services outside the scope of the program.
• Support clients in accessing additional community resources when appropriate.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Maintain confidential client records in accordance with applicable laws, professional ethical standards, organizational policies, and grant requirements.
• Maintain appropriate treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.
• Participate in program data collection and reporting as necessary while protecting client confidentiality.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all applicable licensing and ethical requirements.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with SRSASS advocates, forensic interviewers, SANE nurses, leadership, and other program staff to provide coordinated services to survivors.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case reviews when clinically appropriate and consistent with confidentiality requirements.
• Coordinate with community partners, including healthcare providers, schools, law enforcement, child protective services, victim service agencies, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Provide consultation to staff regarding trauma-informed approaches while maintaining appropriate clinical confidentiality.
• Assist in strengthening community partnerships that improve access to trauma-focused mental health services.

Training and Professional Development

• Participate in staff meetings, case consultation, supervision, and organizational training.
• Maintain all continuing education and professional development requirements necessary for licensure.
• Remain current on evidence-informed practices related to sexual assault, child abuse, interpersonal violence, trauma, and victim services.
• Participate in specialized trauma training as available and appropriate.
• Provide trauma-informed education or training to staff and community partners when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field from an accredited institution.
• Current New Mexico behavioral health professional license in good standing.
• Eligible licenses may include LCSW, LISW, LPCC, LMFT, or another independently licensed behavioral health credential recognized by the State of New Mexico.
• Ability to maintain professional licensure throughout employment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the impact of sexual violence, child abuse, interpersonal violence, and other traumatic experiences.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, and geographic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical experience providing behavioral health services.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, or other interpersonal trauma.
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
• Training or certification in evidence-based trauma treatment modalities such as TF-CBT, EMDR, CPT, or similar approaches.
• Experience working within a Child Advocacy Center (CAC), victim services organization, or multidisciplinary team.
• Experience serving rural or underserved communities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Work Expectations

• This is a full-time position that includes direct clinical services as well as documentation, treatment planning, case consultation, multidisciplinary collaboration, training, and other program responsibilities.
• Clinical productivity expectations will recognize the time necessary for quality documentation, case coordination, crisis response, consultation, and trauma-informed treatment.
• Some flexibility in scheduling may be required to accommodate client needs.

Compensation

• Annual Salary: $60,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SRSASS strongly encourages applicants who are committed to trauma-informed, survivor-centered, culturally responsive services and improving access to behavioral health care in rural communities to apply.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person