Pays $70,171 - $126,385/yr — Counselor market median is ~$72k (315 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Therapist
About the Role
Serve the Native American community. $70K-$126K. Full-time. Day shift. Independent or provisional license. Make a real impact.
Join Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc as a Behavioral Health Therapist in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Key Responsibilities
- Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care.
- Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
- Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients, employees, and vendors.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Requirements
- BILINGUAL SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND THE KERES NATIVE LANGUAGE.
- Experience working with Native American communities.
- Experience working in a primary care/mental health integrated healthcare center.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70,171 - $126,385/yr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Work with Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master's degree in counseling or a related field and at least two years of experience in therapy. Must hold a valid Independent or Provisional Counseling or Social Work License from the New Mexico Board.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist at Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc ranks #5 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 10 active listings.
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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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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