Mental Health Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Category
MENTAL HEALTH / THERAPIST / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / SOCIAL WORK
Position Summary
This is a professional position providing therapeutic services to Behavioral Health clients.
Qualifications
Requirements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- New Mexico State licensure as a Master's level mental health counselor or social worker is required, e. g., LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPAT. Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
Screening Requirements
- According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
- This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of
Employment
- Criminal Records Check.
$1,000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Bonuses
- All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements
About PMS
- Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
- Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
- We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
- We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
- PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
Why PMS?
- Mission-driven organization
- Competitive salaries
- Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Free Life & LTD coverage
- Free discretionary pension plan contribution
- Employee recognition and engagement activities
- Robust training program
- Tuition Reimbursement
EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic services to clients receiving behavioral health care. Work in the Behavioral Health program at the Carlsbad Family Health Center.
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, 56% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Mexico | 71 active | 7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 22% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Mexico counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 41% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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