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MTC Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Hybrid

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) - Hybrid - 32hrs/wk Full-time

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $90K+

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (In-person)

Become the mental health counselor you aimed to be and dedicate yourself to meaningful work with the patients you treat. Join MTC Care as a LPCC and make a true difference in people’s lives each and every day. This is a unique opportunity for a patient-first focused role with no administrative burden and tasks.

Your contributions will be invaluable to under-resourced care teams, who will deeply appreciate your experience and guidance. You will gain an established caseload and enjoy a generous compensation package with strong earning potential.

Additionally, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package, and a dedicated support staff invested in you and your patients’ success.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as a seasoned social work consultant in long-term care facilities
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Complete mood and symptom-based screenings
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for adults and/or seniors
  • Provide in-service education
  • Collaborate with facility staff and consult with interdisciplinary teams
  • Maintain accurate, compliant documentation

What We Offer

  • Top 1% in compensation with generous RVU bonus structure
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to additional support services via company-provided Employee Assistance Program
  • Social worker-lead professional support group to build camaraderie and enhance clinical acumen
  • Continuing education stipend
  • Clinical supervision
  • Access to a robust clinical support team
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • No administrative burden
  • Comprehensive training and onboarding
  • Patient-first culture

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with the ability to practice and bill independently
  • Active license to practice in State(s) where MTC Care operates
  • Significant experience in treating adult and/or senior patient population, particularly with patients exhibiting severe persistent mental illness
  • Strong communication skills and cultural humility

*Salaries starting at $90K+ bonus for Full-time 40hrs/wk* *Prorated for 32hrs/wk Full-time*

About Us

MTC Care is the industry leader in providing exceptional behavioral health services to patients residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Our commitment to delivering top-notch behavioral health services reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by aging residents.

Our clinical team includes trained psychiatry and psychology providers with a focus on tailored interventions to ensure quality of life for patients, a supportive environment that promotes mental well-being, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compliance with regulatory organizations.

MTC Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions while developing individualized treatment plans for adults and seniors. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and facility staff to maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningMental health counselingSymptom screeningCrisis interventionPatient assessment

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in New Mexico?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$72kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $70k (middle half $63k–$81k)287 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in New Mexico142 active13,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 50% remote · 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About MTC Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Middletown, Connecticut
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
RVU Bonus Structure
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education Stipend
Clinical Supervision
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
No Administrative Burden
Comprehensive Training and Onboarding