Pays $60K - $95K — Counselor market median is ~$83k (20 jobs)
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LCP)
About the Role
$60,000 to $95,000 per year. No weekends. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Flexible schedule. Health, vision, dental. PTO and holidays. Work-life balance.
Join West Texas Counseling & Guidance as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LCP) in Artesia, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine clients' mental health needs.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each client's goals and challenges.
- Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy services.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation in compliance with all legal and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling (M. A. or M. S.), or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from an accredited program.
- Current and valid LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LCP licensure in the State of New Mexico.
- Strong commitment to ethical and culturally competent mental health practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $95K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Work with West Texas Counseling & Guidance in Artesia, New Mexico.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LCP) at West Texas Counseling & Guidance a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In New Mexico, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$74k across 152 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$78k 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
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.7/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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