Walk-In Mental Health Intake Clinician (FT/PRN)

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment. The role includes weekly staffing, walk-in intake clinics, treatment plan development and thorough documentation.

You will conduct assessments, manage clinic caseloads, consult with the medical director on complex cases, and supervise interns. A Master’s degree and NM licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical social work or mental health counseling.
• Licensed behavioral health professional in NM (LCSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMSW), independently licensed preferred.
• Pass CYFD/DOH background check.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments and formulates differential diagnosis of mental health conditions and/or substance abuse on both a scheduled and walk-in basis (approx 20 Assessments expected complete per 40hr week)
• Oversee caseload management for the clinic and consult with intake team on assignments
• Consults with the medical director and other providers regarding complex patients as needed and initiates internal referrals when clinically indicated
• Identifies patients with urgent mental health conditions and makes appropriate referrals to emergency or psychiatric facilities
• Provides individual therapy and formulates treatment plans for patients under care
• Provides timely written documentation of assessments, therapy sessions, and billing information
• Provides non-scheduled urgent assessment of patients as clinically indicated
• Participates in a team management approach to patient care/treatment
• Provides supervision and shadowing opportunities to interns/practicum students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Clinical assessment

Individual therapy

Documentation & billing

Education

Master’s degree in clinical social work or mental health counseling

Job description

NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LL is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional to provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment. The role includes weekly staffing, walk-in intake clinics, treatment plan development and thorough documentation.

You will conduct assessments, manage clinic caseloads, consult with the medical director on complex cases, and supervise interns. A Master’s degree and NM licensure are required.