Clinical Therapist

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization serving adults, children, and families. The Clinical Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and in collaboration with program managers, coordinators, and staff. The position provides psychosocial assessments, consultation, care coordination, crisis intervention, treatment-plan development and monitoring, and individual, group, and/or family therapy for assigned clients. Services may be provided in an office, clients’ homes, schools, or community settings. The role requires timely, accurate clinical documentation and professional client records, participation in treatment-team meetings, case reviews, training, and supervision, and coordination with agency staff and outside partners. The therapist must follow agency policies, contract requirements, state regulations, and applicable professional ethics. The position may include 24-hour crisis intervention when needed or directed. TeamBuilders describes its workplace as supportive of work-life balance, creativity, professional growth, and employee well-being. It offers supervision and training, professional expense reimbursements, flexible scheduling, and a pay-for-performance compensation model that pays for direct care as well as travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and training.

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 graduate studies and behavioral-health experience totaling two years of experience working with children with 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.
Ability to establish positive, professional relationships and communicate and work cooperatively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Computer and electronic-systems proficiency sufficient to comply with BHSD standards, including electronic health records, computerized client assessments, and data and reporting systems.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and required auto insurance coverage under agency policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain local, state, and FBI criminal-records clearance; 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 meet behavioral-health documentation requirements by recording service activity promptly and communicating clearly, concisely, logically, thoroughly, and accurately using appropriate terminology.
Positive and helpful approach and demeanor, including in challenging situations.
Active listening and effective communication skills that foster rapport and collaboration.
Proactive communication with treatment-team members about progress, barriers, and serious incidents.
Professionalism, teamwork, ethical conduct, and respect for the perspectives and contributions of others.
Reliability and ability to follow through on responsibilities without constant monitoring.
Reflection, self-assessment, and willingness to identify areas for growth.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing and completing tasks without constant oversight.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond to new situations and identify and assess solutions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and travel within the community for extended periods; may occasionally need to lift or move light objects or physically assist clients.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow agency philosophy, policies, standards of conduct, contract requirements, and state regulations.
Prepare a written psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of admission or case assignment.
Attend treatment-team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions.
Consult and coordinate with agency staff and collateral entities to support services for assigned clients.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Document client progress, changing 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 related administrative duties accurately and on time, including utilization review, billing, and performance measures.
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 coverage through BCBSNM, with TeamBuilders paying up to 89% of medical premiums.
Dental and vision coverage, with TeamBuilders covering 75% of the total premium cost for each.
Tiered-accrual vacation leave that rolls over.
Sick leave accrued at 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, after one year of service and a minimum of 1,000 hours worked.
Voluntary life and disability coverage options.
Potential eligibility for federal NHSC Loan Repayment programs of up to $250,000 for educational debt.
Pay-for-performance compensation model with flexible scheduling and compensation for direct care, travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
Supervision and training opportunities.