Therapist - ACT - (76-70)
Listed compensation
$61k-$82k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.
Exempt
$61,118 to $81,563
Job Summary
Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups with substance abuse issues; provides community consultation and education and staff orientation and training; assists in team supervision and participates in the planning, development, and implementation of services as part of the ACT Team.
Core Competencies
Knowledge of various modes of psychotherapy and evidence-based practices, especially crisis intervention and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches.
Skill in assessment procedures, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.
- Ability to establish therapeutic alliance with patients and their families.
- Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the public.
- Assesses and incorporates culture into assessment and treatment processes
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Actively seek feedback and supervision, and engage in personal reflection and self-correction
- Acknowledges impact of own feelings and cultural values on practice
- Knowledge of ethical principles and state laws
- Knowledge of and adheres to state reporting and regulatory guidelines
- Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients
- Assesses for trauma and engages in trauma informed practices
- Formulates realistic, patient centered treatment goals and evaluate progress toward goals
- Knowledge of developmental needs of population served
Job Requirements
Will have at least a Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a behavioral health related field.
Current New Mexico license in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, Licensed Substance Abuse Associate Counselor (LSAA), or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC).
Preference will be given to individuals with training or experience in integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders
Must maintain a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance. Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - PPO
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(K) with employer matching
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Supplement Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays (9)
- Education Reimbursement
- Cafeteria Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Reimbursement
76-70-2830-00
Key Responsibilities
Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services for individuals and groups with substance abuse issues. Participates in the planning and implementation of services as part of the ACT team while providing community consultation and staff training.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral health field. Must hold a current New Mexico license such as LSAA or LADAC and maintain a clean driving record.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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