Mental Health Therapist - Adults (20 hrs/wk)
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Job Description
Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Part-Time Mental Health Therapists to join our Behavioral Health team.
In this rewarding role, you will provide assessments, treatment planning, counseling services, crisis intervention, and care coordination while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered care.
This opportunity is open to both experienced independently licensed clinicians and non-independently licensed clinicians seeking professional growth through clinical supervision and mentorship.
Whether you are an established therapist or building hours toward independent licensure, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based care, community engagement, and collaborative treatment in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Qualifications
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling services.
- Deliver crisis intervention and support clients through challenging situations.
- Coordinate care with providers, community resources, family members, and support systems.
- Monitor client progress and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive client outcomes.
- Support community outreach, education, and continuity of care efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current New Mexico licensure as a mental health professional, including LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPAT, or other qualifying licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, client-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo skills.
- Experience working with diverse populations and community-based services.
Why Join PMS?
- Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
- Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
- Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on client care and professional excellence.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments, create individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling, including crisis intervention. Coordinate care with providers and community supports, document and monitor client progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on outreach and continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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