Therapist - Children's Outpatient - (111-70)

La Clinica de Familia Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with multiple locations across Southern New Mexico, dedicated to empowering and enriching families, individuals, and communities through quality medical, dental, behavioral health, and educational services for over 40 years. The Children's Outpatient team specifically caters to children and adolescents aged 4-18 who require mental and behavioral health services. This team works collaboratively with internal specialized programs and external community resources to address the complex needs of its patients, fostering a compassionate environment where providers can significantly impact the lives of children, youth, and their families.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of various modes of psychotherapy, especially crisis intervention and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches.
Considerable skill in assessment procedures, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of community mental health, alcohol, and/or substance abuse services.
Knowledge of psychopathology and psychotherapeutic techniques.
Knowledge of program planning, development, and implementation of services for special populations.
Ability to provide in-service training as necessary.
Some knowledge of administrative, management and supervisory practices.
Skill in planning, organizing, and providing professional guidance and leadership.
Ability to assess and evaluate treatment and service programs.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an effective and caring relationship with clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the public.
Knowledge of the cultural characteristics of various minority groups.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a behavioral health related field.
Current New Mexico license in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy.
Must maintain a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance.
Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups.
Provides community consultation and education and staff orientation and training.
Assists in team supervision.
Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of services as part of the Child Family Team or Adult Recovery Team.