Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

$6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists to join our Behavioral Health team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide assessments, treatment planning, counseling services, crisis intervention, and care coordination while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered care.

This opportunity is open to both experienced independently licensed clinicians and non-independently licensed clinicians seeking professional growth through clinical supervision and mentorship.

Whether you are an established therapist or building hours toward independent licensure, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based care, community engagement, and collaborative treatment in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling services.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and support clients through challenging situations.
  • Coordinate care with providers, community resources, family members, and support systems.
  • Monitor client progress and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive client outcomes.
  • Support community outreach, education, and continuity of care efforts.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Current New Mexico licensure as a mental health professional, including LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPAT, or other qualifying licensure.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, client-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo skills.
  • Experience working with diverse populations and community-based services.

Why Join PMS?

  • Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
  • Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
  • Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on client care and professional excellence.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide counseling services across various modalities. They will also perform crisis intervention, coordinate care with community resources, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCulturally responsive care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% 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)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
18% this job
PSLF eligible
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most of 7,933 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Socorro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Median resident rent
$711/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Presbyterian Medical Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Loan Repayment Eligibility: NHSC-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
$6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates
$1000 Employee Referral Bonus
Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities
Professional development and career advancement opportunities