Mental Health Therapist Work life Balan

Join Our Play Therapy Team at The Community Lighthouse!

Full-Time | Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

At The Community Lighthouse (TCL), we believe in the power of play. Through experiential, trauma-informed play therapy, we help children and families heal, grow, and break cycles of trauma. Our mission is simple but profound: to heal the world—one child, one family, one therapist at a time.

We’re searching for passionate clinicians who want to specialize in Play Therapy within a supportive, positive, and growth-focused environment.

Why Choose TCL?

Because you deserve a workplace that nurtures you, just as you nurture your clients.

At TCL, You’ll Experience

• A culture of teamwork, encouragement, and genuine support
• A workplace grounded in healing, creativity, and connection
• Leaders who value, respect, and protect their clinicians
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally as a play therapist

“The culture here is amazing! There's such a strong sense of teamwork.”

“Management is exceptional. I feel valued, supported, and guided.”

• Play Therapy Roles Available
• Full-Time Play Therapist
• Work directly with children, teens, and families using play-based and experiential models
• Standard weekday schedule
• 31 hours of availability
• No evening or weekend availability required
• Must hold or be eligible to apply for Masters level license in New Mexico
• LMHC or LPCC
• LMSW or LCSW
• AMFT or LMFT

What You’ll Do

As a dedicated Play Therapist, you will:

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized play-based treatment plans
• Provide experiential, evidence-based, trauma-informed play therapy
• Create a safe, expressive therapeutic space for children and families
• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to strengthen clinical skills
• Complete documentation in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
• Contribute to a team that values your emotional, clinical, and personal wellbeing

Training & Development (PAID!)

We invest deeply in our clinicians—especially our play therapists.

You’ll Receive Paid Training and Certifications In

• Experiential Play Therapy (EPT)
• Trauma-Focused Play Approaches
• Attachment-based Models (including Circle of Security)
• Additional evidence-based practices relevant to child and family work

Includes

• Paid training time
• Paid CEUs
• Weekly supervision and ongoing clinical support

Compensation

• W-2 Position (not contractor): includes paid admin time, supervision, training, PTO, and full benefits.
• LicensureHourly RateWeekend DifferentialLMHC / LMSW / AMFT$40–$50/hr+$10/hrLPCC / LCSW / LMFT$50–$65/hr+$10/hr
• We welcome clinicians with temporary or provisional licenses!

Our Values

• We are guided by our BRIGHT values, which shape our work with families and with each other:
• Be the Example
• Relationships First
• Inspire Play
• Growth & Curiosity
• Health & Wellness
• Talk with Clarity

• Ready to Make a Difference Through Play?
• If you’re looking for a values-driven workplace where play, connection, and healing come together—we’d love to meet you.
• Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to children across the Albuquerque community.
• Because at TCL, healing begins with our team…and play is where the magic happens.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid CEUs to support ongoing education
• Flexible schedules - weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Growth opportunities – Advance your skills and career
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Paid admin time & supervision – Your time is valued

Paid sick leave – Your resilience matters, and you can use your sick leave as needed for rest, self-care, or personal well-being

Discounted GYM Membership

• Additional Full-time Benefits
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE for out of state relocation
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 10k Life Insurance - (0 cost to you)
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year of employment
• 6 PAID HOLIDAYS
• 401K - 4% MATCH