Behavioral Health Counselor Therapist

Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1

2 months ago

White Rock, New MexicoFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

M-F 8-5 schedule. Full benefits. Competitive pay. Help underserved communities. Tuition reimbursement. Work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work

Key Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance use disorders.
Provide patient education about common mental and substance use disorders and available treatment options.
Provide or facilitate in-clinic or outside referrals as needed.
Document patient progress and treatment recommendations in EMR.
Tuition reimbursement and other professional development programs
Screen and assess patients for common mental and substance use disorders

Requirements

Two years direct client therapy experience preferred
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
If you experience difficulty applying or need assistance please contact HR@southwestcare. org.

Benefits & Compensation

2. Do you believe everyone is entitled to quality healthcare?
Southwest Care Center is currently seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor for our Harkle Clinic located in Santa Fe, NM.
Support and closely coordinate mental health care with the patient’s primary care provider and other SCC staff as appropriate.
Monitor clients (in person or by telephone) for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications.
Facilitate patient engagement and follow-up with behavioral health care.
Provide chart review or other clinical supervision for BHC I staff as assigned.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5 typical schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor Therapist at Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1 is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in White Rock, New Mexico.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, Supplemental life insurance, Employer paid disability, Tuition reimbursement, Professional development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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