Mental Health Therapist

New Light Counseling LLC; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health practice in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to provide therapeutic services in a collaborative environment. The role requires a licensed behavioral health professional in New Mexico. Responsibilities include counseling sessions, treatment planning, and case consultations. Ideal candidates are compassionate, skilled communicators, and team players with a desire to help others navigate life’s challenges. This full-time position offers a chance to grow professionally in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient mental health services preferred, new grads welcome.
• Comfortable with EHR systems and maintaining clinical documentation.
• Team player with a growth mindset.
• Strong in communication, organization, and empathy.
• Comfortable with EHR systems; clinical documentation training provided.
• Team player with growth mindset and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the team to support holistic client care.
• Collaborate with the team to support holistic client care.
• Participate in case consultations, trainings, and supervision as needed.
• Maintain licensure and stay current with best practices and ethics.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Empathy

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Professional integrity

Outpatient experience

Education

Licensed behavioral health professional in New Mexico

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

New Light Counseling is seeking a compassionate, driven, and skilled Outpatient Counselor to join our growing mental health team in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. If you’re passionate about helping individuals and families find healing, clarity, and hope—this is the place for you.

As an Outpatient Counselor at New Light Counseling, you will provide therapeutic services to a diverse population of clients in a warm, collaborative outpatient setting. This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, grow professionally, and contribute to a practice that values both clinical excellence and human connection.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions
• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using the agency EHR
• Collaborate with other agency team to support holistic client care
• Participate in case consultations, trainings, and clinical supervision (as needed)
• Maintain licensure and stay current with best practices and ethical standards

Qualifications

• A licensed behavioral health professional in New Mexico (LMHC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT)
• Experienced in outpatient mental health services (preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply)
• Passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges
• Strong in communication, organization, and empathy
• Comfortable with electronic health record (EHR) systems and maintaining clinical documentation (training provided)
• A team player with a growth mindset and professional integrity

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care