Mental Health Clinician

SAIC•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Employee Assistance Counselor) to support our customer in Las Cruces, NM. The Mental Health Clinician (EAP) provides evidence-based, individualized mental health services in support of employee well-being and organizational resilience. This role delivers direct clinical care, crisis response, consultation, and wellness programming while collaborating closely with leadership, internal partners, and external providers. Services are delivered through a combination of in-person and secure telehealth platforms.

Requirements

Master's degree in a mental health field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy).
Current, unrestricted license to practice independently as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Psychologist) in the state of practice.
Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure experience providing direct clinical mental health services.
Experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
Proficiency in crisis intervention and management.
Experience with case management and care coordination.
Strong consultation and training skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) setting.
Experience developing and delivering wellness programming and workshops.
Knowledge of organizational psychology and workplace dynamics.
Experience with data analysis and reporting.
Bilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish).

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, individualized clinical mental health services, including intake assessments, short-term counseling, and adult consultations, delivered through face-to-face and telehealth modalities.
Identify appropriate community-based mental health and substance use resources and provide referral assistance when clinically indicated.
Deliver case management services and monitor treatment progress in select cases to support continuity of care and shared outcomes.
Provide expert consultation to leadership, teams, and internal stakeholders regarding workplace issues with a mental health or behavioral health nexus.
Respond to crisis situations as needed, including unscheduled walk-ins and emergent events.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation for all encounters and manage administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, care coordination, and clinical updates to EAP leadership.
Research, develop, and deliver psychological health and wellness content, including briefings, workshops, and written mental health resources tailored to workforce needs.
Identify and coordinate with relevant industry speakers for educational events, conferences, or engagements, managing logistics in collaboration with program leadership.
Develop and facilitate employee support groups as needed.
Support the design, implementation, and delivery of wellness programming and outreach initiatives, including mental health awareness campaigns and maintenance of internal wellness resources.
Assist in maintaining an EAP lending library or repository of mental health–related educational materials.
Collect, analyze, and report program metrics and utilization data to leadership upon request.
Travel domestically on an occasional basis to support onsite mental health coverage as required.