Mental Health Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

2d•$6,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides intensive outpatient therapy services for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions, in accordance with NMAC and ASAM standards for Level 2.1 care. Using evidence-based models such as the Matrix Model, the therapist delivers structured, clinically driven programming that includes individual, group and family therapy for a minimum of 9 to 19 hours per week for adults and 6 to 19 hours for adolescents, typically 3 to 4 days per week, with up to 3 hours of service per day. Services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery oriented.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
Minimum two years’ experience providing behavioral health treatment for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
Experience providing group therapy and delivering services aligned with evidence-based practices.
Familiarity with evidence-based models for integrated care (e.g., Matrix Model, ASAM criteria, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety).
New Mexico State licensure as a Master's level mental health counselor or social worker is required (e.g., LPC, LMHC, LAMFT, LPCC, LMSW, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPAT) by date of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Must have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain Narcan certification within six months of hire.
Must successfully complete an initial post-offer of employment Criminal Records Check.
Must comply with required testing and immunizations (TB, Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Influenza).

Nice To Haves

Formal training in the Matrix Model.
Candidates with a strong foundation in group facilitation and evidence-based SUD care (e.g., CBT, MI) will be considered with the expectation of completing training after hire.
Certification or formal training in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, or EMDR.
Bilingual (Spanish/English/Navajo or other relevant languages).
Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, or community-based integrated care setting.

Responsibilities

Provides intensive outpatient therapy services for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Delivers structured, clinically driven programming including individual, group, and family therapy.
Adheres to NMAC and ASAM standards for Level 2.1 care.
Utilizes evidence-based models such as the Matrix Model.
Provides services that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery oriented.