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Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico

LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Clinic Based

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Job Description

Location Address

1325 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112-5046 Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00

Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide assessment and evidenced-based care to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings. This individual will be part of a comprehensive Behavioral Health team that services consultation and liaison in the Emergency Departments and inpatient units of medical facilities, as well as the clinical intake, inpatient psychiatric units, and outpatient clinics within the Behavioral Health Service Line and Primary Care Service Lines.

Job Description

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to join our established Behavioral Health Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This clinic-based therapy role with our adult behavioral health clinic team will focus on individual therapy with adults who have varying diagnoses. The Presbyterian Behavioral Health therapy model is goal oriented-evidence based treatment.

We offer therapy patients goal-oriented treatment and focus on behavioral models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy using solution focused therapies and evidence-based treatments such as cognitive processing and exposure therapy.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to a clinic-based role.

Dedicated to improving the health of our community, Behavioral Health at Presbyterian offers treatment for lasting recovery from substance abuse, behavioral health conditions and psychiatric emergencies. Our full-service program supports adults, children and adolescents, and includes inpatient services, a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, emergency and consultative services and behavioral medicine services embedded in primary care.

*The Behavioral Health Clinician, as part of an integrated care team, identifies, triages, and manages patients with behavioral health problems within a variety of settings. In addition, this individual will provide skill training through patient education strategies and will develop specific behavioral health change plans for individual patients and behavioral health protocols for target populations.

*Performs counseling and case management for each patient assigned, including: assessment; diagnosis; planning care; intervention (including counseling patients/significant others, facilitating brief psychotherapy and educational groups, planning discharges); evaluation (including identifying unmet or new therapy services).

*Demonstrates the therapeutic core conditions of genuineness, empathy and positive regard when interacting with patients and significant others, according to generally accepted clinical practice.

*Performs risk management documentation and follow-up action requirements, e. g. responding to patient complaints, contributing to completion of Problem Resolution Report and Report of Adverse Risk Event (R.A.R.E).

*Recommends program cost control measures to supervisor.

*Participates in the internal Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process, such as peer review, audits, Joint Commission survey preparation, and implementation of clinical paths.

*Selects and gives clinical supervision to Adjunctive Therapists and student interns to ensure these individuals practice appropriate behavior- and skill-based competencies for each of these positions.

*Keeps an accurate, complete and current status of documentation onto the patients chart.

*Recommends safety and therapeutic quality measures for unit areas or rooms to charge nurse.

*Conveys professional role model example for other staff through quality of own clinical practice; work habits; availing self to others as a consultant on clinical issues; attending ongoing internal and external professional development events.

*Performs other functions as required.

Additional Job Description

  • Masters Degree
  • NM LCSW or LPCC
  • We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

Learn More About Our Employee Benefits

Presbyterian is not just a great place to practice medicine, it's where you'll find a different way to make a difference. Our commitment to safe, high-quality care is at the heart of everything we do. Here's a glimpse of what sets us apart:

Technology and digital platforms allow our clinicians to focus on meaningful work and reduce friction in your practice.

Innovative care models improve access and free providers to focus on our patients. Clinicians spend more time connecting patients with affordable, innovative solutions that keep them healthy.

All employees have a Strongline silent alarm badge to help you be - and feel -- safer at work.

The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth. Through interactive sessions, self-reflection, and peer support, participants gain insights, tools, and practices to enhance well-being, resilience, and intentional living.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.

About Our Regional Delivery System

Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari.

Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees.

With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

Living and Working in New Mexico

Beyond the professional advantages, living in New Mexico offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventures, and a diverse community.

Cultural richness. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of New Mexico, from historic adobe structures to vibrant festivals celebrating our diverse heritage.

Outdoor paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, indulge in outdoor activities ranging from hiking the Sandia Mountains to skiing in nearby Taos.

Community spirit. Our communities are known for their warmth and hospitality, making your transition seamless and enjoyable.

Learn More About New Mexico

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide evidence-based behavioral health assessments and therapy to adults in a clinic setting. They will also participate in an integrated care team to manage patient behavioral health problems and contribute to quality improvement processes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid New Mexico LCSW or LPCC license. Experience in behavioral health therapy and evidence-based treatment models is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Solution focused therapyCognitive processing therapyClinical assessmentCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW or LPCC Behavioral Health Clinician - Clinic Based at Presbyterian Healthcare Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,492 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 20% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

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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Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Albuquerque, NM
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Fully paid malpractice insurance
Sign-on bonus with two-year commitment
Robust wellness program
Free access to on-site and community-based gyms
Nutrition coaching and classes
Day one effective benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
403b retirement savings program with matching and employer contributions