Independent Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)- New Mexico (Remote)

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New Mexico — Remote$72K - $82KFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Mental Health Therapist – Remote, New Mexico in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, to patients of our Community Health Center partners.

must have an active, unrestricted behavioral health license in New Mexico Key Areas of Ownership: Provides patient care modalities of evidence-based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients.

will be implemented in both the individual and group therapy setting, with a focus of engaging patients in their treatment plan.

provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substa.

Requirements

based practices to best meet the clinical needs of the patients. Examples include; CBT, DBT, Solution

services, training, and other activities to maintain and improve competency. Demonstrate competency through post

first mindset Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K - $82K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Ascend Healthcare as a Mental Health Therapist – Remote, New Mexico.

Key Skills

CBTDBTSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma TherapyAddiction TherapyAcceptance and Commitment TherapyBereavement CounselingGrief CounselingCrisis InterventionPsychosocial AssessmentCase ManagementTelemedicineClinical DocumentationPatient CareBehavioral Health

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)- New Mexico (Remote) at Ascend Healthcare a 6.0 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, remote work flexibility.

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 Ascend Healthcare 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.

Remote psychologist positions in Mental Health Therapy have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Ascend Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $72k to $82k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote psychologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($72k–$82k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Bereavement Counseling, Grief Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy services to patients remotely via telemedicine. Maintain accurate clinical documentation, conduct psychosocial assessments, and participate in multidisciplinary case planning.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, LTD Benefits, PTO, Company Holidays, Floating Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.