Clinical Therapist- SIGN-ON BONUS Available

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health•Los Lunas, NM

7d•$31 - $41

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist is supervised by the Clinical Director and collaborates with program managers, coordinators, and staff. The role provides clinical services to assigned clients, including psychosocial assessments, consultation, care coordination, crisis intervention, treatment plan development and monitoring, and individual, group, and/or family therapy. Services may be provided in office, home-based, or community-based settings. The therapist is responsible for timely and accurate clinical documentation and client records, coordination with treatment teams and community partners, and associated administrative duties. The position requires compliance with agency policies, contract requirements, state regulations, and applicable professional ethics. The role may include 24-hour crisis intervention as needed or directed.

Requirements

Master’s degree or doctorate from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or a related health field, plus any combination of graduate studies in these areas and behavioral-health experience totaling two years working with children with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and their families.
Current New Mexico licensure in good standing as one or more of the following: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LMSW, LMHC, or LPAT.
Thorough knowledge of community resources and ability to access and coordinate with them.
Demonstrated ability to establish positive, professional relationships and communicate and work cooperatively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Computer proficiency sufficient to comply with BHSD standards, including use of electronic health records, computerized client assessments, and data/reporting systems.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and ability to maintain required auto insurance coverage in accordance with agency policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal records clearance at the local, state, and FBI levels; employment is contingent on successful completion of required background checks.
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire and maintain it thereafter.
Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain it within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire and maintain it thereafter.
Ability to document service activity promptly, clearly, concisely, logically, thoroughly, accurately, and using appropriate terminology.
Positive and helpful communication style, including active listening and ability to build rapport and collaborate.
Proactive communication with treatment team members about progress, barriers, serious incidents, and other relevant information.
Professionalism, teamwork, reliability, reflection and self-assessment, time management, organization, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and travel within the community for extended periods.
May need to lift or move light objects or occasionally assist clients physically.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develop a written psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of admission or case assignment.
Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions; consult with agency staff and collateral entities to coordinate client services.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Document client progress, reassessed needs, interventions, and outcomes, including progress notes in DAP format, treatment plans and updates, case notes, program forms, incident reports, and letters of progress as assigned.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy, home-based services, and other clinical services as assigned.
Attend training and supervision as assigned.
Maintain professional-quality client records and complete case-related administrative duties, such as utilization review functions, billing, and performance measures, accurately and on time.
Comply with agency philosophy, policies, standards of conduct, contract requirements, and state regulations.
Uphold applicable professional codes of ethics, such as NASW, ACA, or APA.
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention when needed or directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits; the employer pays up to 89% of medical premiums and 75% of dental and vision premium costs.
Vacation leave with tiered accrual and rollover for full-time staff.
Sick leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
Ten paid holidays for full-time employees, prorated for part-time regular employees.
Forty hours of paid parental leave, prorated for part-time regular employees.
Forty hours of paid bereavement leave, prorated for part-time regular employees.
Annual reimbursement allowance, prorated by employment status, including reimbursement for license exam fees and preparation materials, professional license renewal fees, and continuing education fees.
Employee referral bonus of up to $500.
401(k) employer match of 50% of the first 6% of income contributed, up to 3% additional pre-tax compensation, after one year of service and at least 1,000 hours worked.
Voluntary life and disability coverage options.
Potential eligibility for federal NHSC student loan repayment programs of up to $250,000.
Supervision, training, and educational opportunities.
Pay-for-performance compensation, with compensation for direct care, travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
Sign-on bonus available.