Therapist

NAVA Behavioral Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVA Behavioral Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Therapist to provide counseling services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in both IOP and outpatient settings. You will support clients in improving emotional stability and long-term recovery.

The role includes intake assessments, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, and crisis response. You will collaborate with case managers and medical providers and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, gather relevant history, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy in IOP and outpatient settings.
• Facilitate structured group sessions multiple times per week focusing on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, communication, and problem-solving.
• Address anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use in client sessions and monitor progress.
• Respond to crisis situations and ensure client safety when needed.
• Coordinate care with case managers, support workers, and medical providers; participate in team meetings.
• Complete clinical documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Job description

Position Summary

The Therapist provides counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in both IOP and outpatient settings. The role focuses on helping clients improve emotional stability, reduce substance use, and build skills for daily functioning and long-term recovery.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist completes intake assessments, gathers relevant history, and develops individualized treatment plans based on each client’s needs and goals. The Therapist provides both individual and group therapy, supporting clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building healthier coping strategies.

In the IOP setting, the Therapist facilitates structured group sessions multiple times per week. Groups focus on topics such as emotional regulation, relapse prevention, communication skills, and problem-solving. The Therapist also meets with clients individually to address personal concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.

The Therapist monitors client progress, adjusts treatment plans as needed, and addresses any changes in symptoms or functioning. The role includes responding to crisis situations when necessary and ensuring client safety.

The Therapist works as part of a team, coordinating care with other staff such as case managers, support workers, and medical providers. The Therapist participates in team meetings and contributes to ongoing care planning.

The Therapist is responsible for completing clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Documentation must be accurate, timely, and reflect the services provided.