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Presbyterian Medical Services
Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Mental Health Therapist (20 hrs/wk)

CounselorPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 52m ago · Verified live

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 professional therapeutic services to behavioral health clients within a clinical setting. Ensure compliance with organizational health standards, immunizations, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical assessmentPatient care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% 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).

Top Counselor Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

6
<$70k
5
$70k-90k
3
$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
23%
Sign-on bonus
15%
PSLF eligible
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (Remote)

Adjuvant Behavior Health · Morgantown, West Virginia

$60-$62/hr
#2

Clinical Supervisor & Therapist

Mindfully Behavioral Health · Longmont, Colorado

#3

Behavioral Health Therapist

$70k-$126k
#4

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$92k-$125k
+ 29 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Rio Rancho

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$343k
Typical market rent
$1,915/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Presbyterian Medical Services

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Nine paid holidays
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