Licensed Therapist, Full Time (New Mexico)

Here Now Health • Albuquerque, NM

4d • $64,000 - $78,000 • Remote

About The Position

Here Now Health is a virtual healthcare company serving children and families impacted by the child welfare system. It provides high-touch, child welfare–informed care to Medicaid-covered youth navigating foster care, adoption, kinship placements, and juvenile justice.

The Virtual Licensed Therapist provides compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care to Medicaid-covered youth and families affected by foster care and related systems. The role supports clients navigating instability, system involvement, and complex trauma, including across placements and life transitions. Care emphasizes relational continuity, caregiver support, and evidence-informed clinical practice within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

This is a full-time, salaried, 35-hour-per-week remote position. The therapist must be available for 15 hours per week after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and/or on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Base salary is $64,000–$78,000 annually, with an uncapped productivity bonus of $70 per billed clinical hour above 80 hours per month. The posting estimates the bonus could add $12,000–$25,000 or more annually.

Requirements

• Hold an active, unrestricted independent New Mexico license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC/LPC.
• Have direct experience working within child welfare and foster care systems, pediatric mental health, and complex trauma.
• Be comfortable working with youth ages 5–26 and their caregivers.
• Have experience with telehealth platforms and Medicaid clinical documentation standards.
• Be able to build trust and consistency with youth navigating instability.
• Be able to complete background checks required by Medicaid and child welfare systems.
• Be willing to obtain additional state licenses within Here Now Health’s service areas.
• Be available for 15 hours per week after 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and/or on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Have access to a private, quiet workspace and reliable high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3–5 or more years of post-independent licensure experience is preferred and is stated as needed to satisfy multi-state endorsement rules and streamline cross-licensing.
• Additional state licenses are beneficial.
• Lived experience within the child welfare system.
• Experience working with Medicaid plans or populations.
• Approval to provide Medicaid-covered services or prior Medicaid billing experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual one-on-one therapy to youth and caregivers using evidence-informed, trauma-focused modalities.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop collaborative, measurement-based care plans.
• Build relational continuity across transitions and support clients through placement or life changes.
• Collaborate with non-clinical Care Advocates to help clients access needed services and supports.
• Offer caregiver support sessions to improve family stability and outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation aligned with Medicaid and telehealth standards.
• Attend weekly supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Provide support during moments of escalation or crisis in alignment with trauma-informed care practices.
• Engage in peer consultation and cross-functional collaboration with clinicians and care team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid employee-only premiums and significant contributions toward family coverage.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, company holidays, and floating holidays.
• Health Savings Account for eligible high-deductible health plans.
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses, including continuing education units.
• Company-provided laptops and equipment, as applicable.
• Reimbursement for approved business-related travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote work arrangements.
• The company covers associated costs for obtaining additional state licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed