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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Primary Care (Social Work) — ranked against 32 active roles in this specialty
LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care
About the Role
Primary care behavioral health in Albuquerque. Nationally competitive salary. Relocation allowance. Malpractice covered. Work in a supportive integrated team.
Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Location Address: 5901 Harper Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-3587 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Summary: The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide assessment and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings.
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Work with Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will provide assessment and evidence-based behavioral health care within an integrated primary care team. Responsibilities include managing patient behavioral health problems, performing counseling, and developing specific behavioral change plans.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid New Mexico LCSW or LPCC license. Experience with brief interventions and team-based care in a clinical setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Social Worker Career Context
In New Mexico, Social Worker listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 58 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (8,728 listings).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100) — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Primary Care at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (Social Work) — ranked against 32 active Primary Care (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
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