Pays $77K — $10k below the Counselor market median of ~$88k (98 jobs)
Therapist - Mobile Crisis (CCBHC Expansion) (80-70)
About the Role
Mobile crisis therapist. Up to $77K. Full benefits. 401k match. 9 holidays. Education reimbursement. Make a difference in Southern New Mexico. Weekends/evenings required.
Join La Clinica de Familia as a Therapist - Mobile Crisis (CCBHC Expansion) (80-70) in Las Cruces, New Mexico. La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, we have provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a behavioral health related field.
- Current New Mexico independent license in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or marriage and family therapy(LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
- Must be able to maintain a clean driving record, valid driver's license, and current car insurance.
- Must be able to work unconventional hours: weekends/evening/holiday.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $77K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with La Clinica de Familia in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
Provide assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and crisis intervention services for individuals, families, and groups as part of a Mobile Crisis Response Team. Coordinate with community agencies and assist in staff training and program implementation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Mobile Crisis (CCBHC Expansion) (80-70) at La Clinica de Familia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
La Clinica de Familia ranks #15 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In New Mexico, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 76 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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