Therapist - ACT New Mexico ALB
Listed compensation
$67K–$83K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Master's degree
- Salary Range: $66,560.00 - $83,200.00 Salary/year
- Travel Percentage: Frequent
- Job Shift: Day
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the ACT Clinician is responsible for assessing, planning, developing, coordinating and providing treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic support services for program participants. Why Choose New Mexico Solutions?
New Mexico Solutions is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
We offer: Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth) Paid time off + 9 holidays Retirement plan options Tuition reimbursement + free CEUs Clinical supervision Wellness & employee assistance programs Mileage reimbursement for work related travel Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program Essential Functions: Clinical Service Provision: Provides therapeutic clinical services to ACT program clients evidenced by: Conducting comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health, use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living and family structure and relationships.
Providing direct clinical services including individual supportive therapy and psychotherapy to Participants on an individual, group, and family.
Assisting individuals in accessing resources and education related to basic needs such as benefits, food/nutritional support, financial support/education, transportation, and stable housing. Demonstrating the ability to recognize and assess suicide potential and risk and provide appropriate responses to the situation.
Supporting individuals served and their families in crisis situations. Provides on-call crisis intervention as scheduled. Plans, structures, and prompts social and leisure-time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Service Team Approach: Participates as an active treatment team member serving individuals in the ACT program as evidenced by: Demonstrating the ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and substance use. Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team approach to treatment and recovery.
Coordinating with both internal and external providers regarding service provision.
Outreach, Engagement, Follow-Up: Provides comprehensive outreach, engagement, and follow up to assigned individuals as evidenced by: Providing comprehensive outreach and follow up to all assigned individuals including contact attempts over the phone, in-person, in the home etc. Demonstrating the ability to engage and develop rapport with individuals presenting with a variety of symptoms/presentations.
Cultural Competence and Diversity: Provides culturally appropriate services to diverse populations as evidenced by: Providing services that are person-centered. Providing services that are culturally relevant. Providing a non-judgmental, open, and welcoming approach to diverse populations.
Documentation: Completed documentation that meets identified expectations as evidenced by: Documenting all services provided within expected time frames. Documenting all services provided in a manner that meets service definitions, regulatory standards, and agency expectations.
Documenting all services provided in a manner that is person-centered and meets quality improvement goals. Efficiency and Productivity: Consistently meeting established productivity standards as evidenced by: Demonstrating excellent organizational skills. Demonstrating effective use of time management techniques.
Demonstrating the use of effective engagement skills. Consistently meeting established productivity standards.
Staff Development Activities: Participates in staff development activities to increase skills and professional development as evidenced by: Participating in and completing all required trainings in an accurate and timely manner. Identifying and requesting training or skill enhancement opportunities.
Engaging in cross-training activities with other team members. Attending and participating in supervision sessions and demonstrating the ability to apply supervisory recommendations to work performance. Other: Completes other administrative support duties and special projects as developed and assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field and a minimum of 1 year working with the target population preferred. OR Master’s degree in a human service-related field LICENSURE: Licensed clinician or working toward clinical licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, etc).
Experience
Dependent on education (see above). At least one year of experience working with the target population preferred.
OTHER: Valid drivers’ license and meets the driving privileges guidelines established in HR Policy 12.6 “Vehicle Safety and Client Transportation.” Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated success in the following areas: Ability to manage time to meet all deadlines. Ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness and suicide and risk potential and respond appropriately. Good verbal and written skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinician is responsible for assessing, planning, developing, coordinating, and providing treatment, rehabilitation, and therapeutic support services for program participants. This includes conducting comprehensive assessments, providing direct clinical services like individual, group, and family therapy, and assisting individuals in accessing basic needs resources.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a human service-related field and be a licensed clinician or actively working towards licensure (LCSW, LMSW, LPCC, etc.). A Bachelor's degree with one year of experience working with the target population is an alternative, and a valid driver's license is mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - ACT New Mexico ALB at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $67k–$83k | Mental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $64k–$85k)285 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in New Mexico | 68 active | 7,906 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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