Onsite Associate Therapist — Early-Career Clinician

Peak Behavioral; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Peak Behavioral Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Associate Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide individual, family and group therapies under supervision, complete psychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans with discharge planning and resource linkage.

Master’s degree in social or mental health services is required; licensure eligibility and CPR/de-escalation certification are needed. This onsite role emphasizes collaborative care and ongoing supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social services or mental health services or closely related field required.
• No professional work experience required.
• Cannot practice independently, requires weekly supervision oversight for all areas of clinical training practice in alignment with state standards.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Under clinical supervision, participates in patient treatment planning and treatment plan progress reviews.
• Under supervision, conducts assigned group, individual or family sessions and provides evidence-supported treatment modalities.
• Provides patient and family education relative to psychiatric and/or substance use problems.
• Conducts a psychosocial assessment focused on identification of key psychosocial components.
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed and obtains consultation and supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Psychoeducation

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group therapy

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in social services or mental health services

Eligible for entry level licensure as social worker or mental health counselor

Job description

Peak Behavioral Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Associate Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide individual, family and group therapies under supervision, complete psychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans with discharge planning and resource linkage.

Master’s degree in social or mental health services is required; licensure eligibility and CPR/de-escalation certification are needed. This onsite role emphasizes collaborative care and ongoing supervision.