Behavioral Health Counselor Therapist

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Southwest Care Center employees can answer yes to these 3 questions: 1
25 days ago
White Rock, New MexicoFull TimeMental Health TherapyinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Weekends

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Supplemental life insurance
Employer paid disability
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
6.0

Burnout Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

25d ago