Therapist - ACT New Mexico ALB

River Valley Behavioral Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 67,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off + 9 holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs

Clinical supervision

Wellness & EAP

Mileage reimbursement

NHSC Loan Repayment eligibility

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

River Valley Behavioral Health in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a licensed mental health clinician for full-time work providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis intervention.

The role supports clients in accessing benefits, housing, transportation, and other resources while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and documenting services in a timely, compliant manner. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field; 1 year experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in a human service-related field.
• Licensed clinician or working toward licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, etc).
• At least one year of experience with the target population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis.
• Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to participants.
• Assist individuals in accessing benefits, housing, transportation, and other resources.
• Recognize suicide risk and provide appropriate responses; crisis intervention on-call as scheduled.
• Engage families in crisis situations and support recovery within a team.
• Document services within required time frames and coordinate with providers.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in a human service-related field

Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102 | Position Type: Full Time | Education Level: Master’s degree | Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $83,200.00 per year | Travel Percentage: Frequent | Job Shift: Day

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
• Paid time off + 9 holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs
• Clinical supervision
• Wellness & employee assistance programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
• Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

Essential Functions

Clinical Service Provision

• Conducting comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health, use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationships.
• Providing direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to Participants on an individual, group, and family.
• Assisting individuals in accessing resources and education related to basic needs such as benefits, food/nutritional support, financial support/education, transportation, and stable housing.
• Demonstrating the ability to recognize and assess suicide potential and risk and provide appropriate responses to the situation.
• Supporting individuals served and their families in crisis situations.
• Provides on-call crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Plans, structures, and prompts social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Service Team Approach

• Demonstrating the ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and substance use.
• Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment and recovery.
• Coordinating with both internal and external providers regarding service provision.

Outreach, Engagement, Follow-Up

• Providing comprehensive outreach and follow up to all assigned individuals including contact attempts over the phone, in-person, in the home etc.
• Demonstrating the ability to engage and develop rapport with individuals presenting with a variety of symptoms/presentations.

Cultural Competence and Diversity

• Providing services that are person-centered.
• Providing services that are culturally relevant.
• Providing a non-judgmental, open, and welcoming approach to diverse populations.

Documentation

• Documenting all services provided within expected time frames.
• Documenting all services provided in a manner that meets service definitions, regulatory standards, and agency expectations.
• Documenting all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals.

Efficiency and Productivity

• Demonstrating excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrating effective use of time management techniques.
• Demonstrating the use of effective engagement skills.
• Consistently meeting established productivity standards.

Staff Development Activities

• Participating in and completing all required trainings in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identifying and requesting training or skill enhancement opportunities.
• Engaging in cross-training activities with other team members.
• Attending and participating in supervision sessions and demonstrating the ability to apply supervisory recommendations to work performance.

Other

• Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field and a minimum of 1 year working with the target population preferred.
• Master’s degree in a human service-related field.

Licensure

• Licensed clinician or working toward clinical licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, etc).

Experience

• Dependent on education (see above). At least one year of experience working with the target population preferred.

Other

• Valid drivers’ license and meets the driving privileges guidelines established in HR Policy 12.6 “Vehicle Safety and Client Transportation.”

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to manage time to meet all deadlines.
• Ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and suicide and risk potential and respond appropriately.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.