Clinician (Therapist) - Independent Contractor

Devereux•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$50 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Devereux is a leading nonprofit organization in behavioral healthcare, operating a national network of programs impacting over 10,000 individuals and families annually. As a Clinician, you will provide essential therapy services to Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Individuals, including individual, family, and group therapy. You will collaborate with Treatment Foster Parents and the individual's family to achieve treatment plan goals, acting as an active member of the individual's treatment team. This role involves assessment, treatment planning, treatment delivery, progress review, and discharge planning. The Clinician will advocate for the needs of TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents, utilizing strong communication skills within Child and Family Team meetings and with internal/external team members. Additionally, this position contributes to program development through recruitment and retention activities and participates in program and department meetings. The role requires demonstrated knowledge of behavioral disorders, service/treatment plans, clinical assessments, and intervention strategies to support skill acquisition and reduce problem behaviors. Clinicians will apply Devereux's treatment models effectively and with fidelity.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree with one of the following New Mexico licenses: Licensed master social worker (LMSW), licensed professional mental health counselor (LPC), licensed art therapist (LAT), or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC)
Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral disorders, service/treatment plans, clinical assessments and behavioral/clinical interventions and strategies.
Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
Valid New Mexico Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment (if applicable)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Ability to attend full time New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (paid)

Nice To Haves

Foster care experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide clinically appropriate individual, family and group therapy services to Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Individuals.
Involve Treatment Foster Parents and the TFC Individual’s own family as appropriate to achieve the goals of the treatment plan.
Participate as an active member of the individual’s treatment team.
Be involved in assessment, treatment planning, treatment, review of treatment progress, and discharge planning for TFC Individuals.
Advocate for TFC Individuals’ needs and Treatment Foster Parent family needs via effective communication skills within CFT meetings and communications with internal and external team members.
Assist with program development through engagement in recruitment and retention activities.
Participate in program and department meetings as scheduled.
Provide intervention and support to TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents with the goal of skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction.
Schedule and provide individual, family and/or group psychotherapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
Apply Devereux’s treatment models effectively and with fidelity.