Therapist

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HOPEWORKS in Albuquerque, NM seeks a licensed clinician to provide individual counseling and lead group therapy within a homeless services program.

You will supervise and train staff, document notes, and collaborate with Case Managers to support clients facing homelessness, substance use, and serious mental illness.

Master's degree required and licensure (LPCC/LISW/LMFT/LMSW/LMHC); full-time position with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Licensure (LPCC, LISW, LMFT, LMSW, LMHC) required.
• Experience with homeless issues, substance abuse and severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy counseling with assigned clients.
• Prepare and hold group therapy sessions.
• Oversee/assist Case Managers in facilitating groups and hold appropriate training programs for staff as appropriate.
• Prepare notes and enter billings in accordance with agency and program guidelines.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings and regular department and BH staff meetings as scheduled.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnostic interview for new and existing clients.
• Carry out all duties in a manner that is consistent with HOPEWORKS’s mission, vision, values and policies.
• Duties may be changed based on agency needs.

Skills

Counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, social work, psychology or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy counseling with assigned clients.
• Prepare and hold group therapy sessions.
• Oversee/assist Case Managers in facilitating groups and hold appropriate training programs for staff as appropriate.
• Prepare notes and enter billings in accordance with agency and program guidelines.
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings and regular department and BH staff meetings as scheduled.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnostic interview for new and existing clients.

Additional Areas of Responsibility

• Carry out all duties in a manner that is consistent with HOPEWORKS’s mission, vision, values and policies.
• Duties may be changed based on agency needs.

Other Information/Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Licensure (LPCC, LISW, LMFT, LMSW, LMHC).
• Experience with homeless issues, substance abuse and severe mental illness.