Pays $50-$75/hr — Counselor market median is ~$83k (42 jobs)
About the Role
Independent contractor therapist for foster care. $50-75/hr. Flexible schedule. New Mexico license required.
Join Devereux as a Therapist (Independent Contractor) – $50-75/hr, No Benefits in New Mexico, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50 - $75/hr.
- Independent contractor
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Devereux as a Therapist (Independent Contractor) – $50-75/hr, No Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy services to individuals in therapeutic foster care while actively participating in treatment planning and progress reviews. They also advocate for the needs of the individuals and foster families while assisting with program development and recruitment activities.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a master's degree and a valid New Mexico clinical license such as LMSW, LPC, LAT, or LMHC. Additionally, applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid driver's license, and pass a background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% are remote, 15% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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