Independently Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Families and Youth Innovations Plus•Las Cruces, NM

1d•$70,000 - $84,700

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate independently licensed outpatient therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in providing therapy services to adults, adolescents, children and families. We provide services to all age groups and welcome people with a wide array of clinical expertise. The ideal candidate will also have a deeply rooted understanding of treating clients from a trauma-responsive lens and utilizing evidence-based practices to care for individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), FYI+ takes an integrated behavioral health approach. The role of the Outpatient Therapist involves multidisciplinary collaboration with team members across the agency to address the comprehensive needs of our participants - from basic resources to crisis intervention- ensuring whole-person care. The caseload will balance general clinical practice with opportunities to deepen clinician expertise. FYI+ supports ongoing education in various areas of need identified by our community. FYI+ offers ongoing professional development and support, flexible scheduling options and is an approved site for loan repayment programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field
Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW), in good standing verified with the appropriate licensing board
Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work 40 hours weekly
Willingness to work non-traditional hours
Strong emotional resilience and stress management skills
Capacity to make rapid, sound, clinical judgment
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
HIPAA Privacy Training and Sanctions

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develops collaborative treatment plans
Maintains written accurate and up-to-date clinical records on individual services and prepares written reports
Provides therapy in alignment with identified goals using evidence-based, trauma-responsive approaches
Partners with multidisciplinary teams across the agency to coordinate holistic client care
Contributes to a collaborative, person-centered and community-based care model that is non hierarchical
Understands and respects the importance of all behavioral health care providers
Shows up with compassion, curiosity and cultural humility