Clinician (Therapist) - Independent Contractor (Foster Care)

Devereux • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services, insight, and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. As a Clinician, you will provide clinically appropriate individual, family and group therapy services to Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC) Individuals, involving the Treatment Foster Parents and the TFC Individual’s own family as appropriate to achieve the goals of the treatment plan. Therapy services including family therapy, are provided regularly as clinically indicated and specified in the individual’s treatment plan. Participates as an active member of the individual’s treatment team and is involved in assessment, treatment planning, treatment, review of treatment progress, and discharge planning for TFC Individuals. Clinicians demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate treatment and services for the behavioral health needs of TFC Individuals. Job duties include: Participating as an active member of the individual’s Child and Family Team and being involved in assessment, treatment planning, treatment, review of treatment progress, and discharge planning for TFC individuals. The Clinician advocates 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. This position also assists with program development through engagement in recruitment and retention activities and participates in program and department meetings as scheduled. Must have demonstrated knowledge of behavioral disorders, service/treatment plans, clinical assessments and behavioral/clinical interventions and strategies. Clinicians use these skills and knowledge to provide intervention and support to TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents with the goal of skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction. This position schedules and provides individual, family and/or group psychotherapy as indicated in the treatment plan, and applies 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)
• Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
• Ability to attend full time New Hire Orientation Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm (paid)

Nice To Haves

• Foster care experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Participating as an active member of the individual’s Child and Family Team and being involved in assessment, treatment planning, treatment, review of treatment progress, and discharge planning for TFC individuals.
• Advocating 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.
• Assisting with program development through engagement in recruitment and retention activities.
• Participating in program and department meetings as scheduled.
• Providing intervention and support to TFC Individuals and Treatment Foster Parents with the goal of skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction.
• Scheduling and providing individual, family and/or group psychotherapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Applying Devereux’s treatment models effectively and with fidelity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level