Therapist - New Mexico ALB

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

1 month ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico$66,560 - $83,200Full TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH as a Therapist - New Mexico ALB in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's degreeSalary Range: $66,560.00 - $83,200.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct substance use assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, DSM-5 diagnostic impressions, and ASAM level.

Develop integrated treatment plans addressing both behavioral health and SUD needs.

Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, DBT skills, relapse.

Coordinate care with internal programs (case management, peer support, psychiatry) to ensure integrated service.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.

Any candidate whom can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $66,560 - $83,200

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH in United States.

Key Skills

Mental Health TreatmentIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyComprehensive AssessmentsTreatment PlanningTrauma-Informed CareCulturally Responsive CareSubstance Use AssessmentsBiopsychosocial EvaluationsDSM-5 DiagnosticsASAM Level-of-CareCBTMIDBT SkillsCrisis Intervention

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - New Mexico ALB at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH lists compensation for this psychologist position at $67k to $83k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($67k–$83k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Treatment, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Comprehensive Assessments, Treatment Planning, Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Responsive Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Therapist will deliver individual, group, and family therapy while conducting comprehensive assessments and developing integrated treatment plans aligned with CCBHC standards for individuals in New Mexico Solutions programs. Key duties include providing evidence-based, trauma-informed care and c...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Telehealth, Paid Time Off, 9 Holidays, Retirement Plan Options, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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