Community-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Southwest Family Guidance Center • Santa Fe, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You'll provide Multisystemic Therapy (MST) - You will provide Multisystemic Therapy (MST) a highly effective, evidence-based treatment model for at-risk youth 12-17 and their families. MST focuses on strengthening family systems, improving communication, addressing behavioral challenges, and building lasting support networks that promote long-term stability and success. Therapists meet families where they are emotionally, culturally, and geographically to foster accountability, resilience and sustainable change.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• License preferred but not required
• Experience or strong interest in working with youth and families
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Cultural humility and commitment to community-centered care
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Rio Arriba County
• Willingness to attend court and community meetings as required

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face therapy in clients' homes and community settings
• Work with youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, or legal challenges
• Coordinate services with families, schools, probation, and community agencies
• Participate in court proceedings when required
• Maintain a small, intensive caseload (3-5 months per family)
• Provide evening and occasional weekend services as needed
• Participate in rotating on-call crisis coverage
• Attend weekly supervision and required trainings in Santa Fe
• Complete documentation and treatment planning in a timely manner

Benefits

• Competitive full-time compensation
• Flexible scheduling within expected service hours
• Paid Sick Leave & PTO
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Ongoing Professional development & MST training
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture
• Work that is impactful, purpose-filled, and community rooted

What This Job Offers

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