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Presbyterian Medical Services
Alamogordo, New Mexico

Mental Health Therapist - Mobile Crisis Response Team

Crisis CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

$6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT).

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will provide immediate, on-site behavioral health crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and emotional distress crises throughout the community.

Working closely with first responders, healthcare providers, families, and community partners, you will help stabilize situations, connect individuals to appropriate services, and support recovery through compassionate, trauma-informed care.

This opportunity is open to both experienced independently licensed clinicians and non-independently licensed clinicians seeking professional growth through clinical supervision and mentorship.

Whether you are an established therapist or building hours toward independent licensure, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can change lives every day.

If you are passionate about crisis intervention, community-based care, and helping people navigate life's most challenging moments, we encourage you to apply.

This position is subject to on-call requirements.

Qualifications

What You'll Do

  • Respond directly to behavioral health crises in community settings.
  • Conduct mental health assessments and evaluate risk to determine immediate needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, emotional support, and stabilization services.
  • Develop safety plans and connect individuals to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners.
  • Support individuals and families experiencing mental health, substance use, or emotional crises.
  • Document services accurately and maintain timely clinical records.
  • Participate in on-call crisis response rotations and ongoing team collaboration.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Current New Mexico licensure as a mental health professional, including LPC, LMHC, LAMFT, LMSW, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPAT, LCP, or other qualifying licensure.
  • Two years of experience working with individuals in crisis, behavioral health, substance use treatment, or emergency services.
  • Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to respond throughout the service area.
  • Must reside in the county where Mobile Crisis Response Team services are provided.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing mobile crisis, emergency behavioral health, or community-based services.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation techniques.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo skills.
  • Experience collaborating with first responders, hospitals, or community agencies.

Why Join PMS?

  • Meaningful work supporting individuals and families during critical moments.
  • Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
  • Supportive and mission-driven team environment.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation, including on-call pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
  • Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide immediate, on-site behavioral health crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals in the community. They will collaborate with first responders and healthcare providers to conduct assessments, develop safety plans, and connect individuals to appropriate resources.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentRisk evaluationSafety planningClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $75k (middle half $65k–$85k)313 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in New Mexico69 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew Mexico counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 42% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.4
Better work-life than 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Presbyterian Medical Services

Medical Practices
Santa Fe, New Mexico
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
Professional Development
Loan Repayment Eligibility (NHSC)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
$6,700 Relocation Stipend
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
On-Call Pay

Living in Alamogordo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,533/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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