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Mental Health Therapist - Mobile Crisis Response Team

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Mobile crisis response. On-call required. $6,700 relocation stipend. Immediate on-site intervention. Community-based. Make a real difference.

Join Presbyterian Medical Services as a Mental Health Therapist - Mobile Crisis Response Team in New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working within a collaborative team, the therapist will assess needs.

Requirements

  • Working within a collaborative team, the therapist will assess needs, provide support, determine appropriate interventions including de-escalation, safety planning and referral to additional services.
  • This role requires the therapist to be mobile, responding to calls across a variety of community settings.
  • Employee must reside in the county where Mobile Crisis Response Team services are provided.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Relocation assistance: $6,700.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with Presbyterian Medical Services in New Mexico.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a Master's degree and New Mexico state licensure as a mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in crisis work and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionBehavioral Health AssessmentDe-escalationSafety PlanningTrauma-Informed CareMental Health CounselingSubstance Use TreatmentCase ManagementClinical Assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Mobile Crisis Response Team at Presbyterian Medical Services 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

In New Mexico, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 76 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Presbyterian Medical Services

Medical Practices
Santa Fe, New Mexico
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$6,700 Relocation Stipend