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Presbyterian Medical Services
Espanola, New Mexico

Children’s Mental Health Therapist (Santa Fe and Espanola)

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

$6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists to join our Behavioral Health team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide assessments, treatment planning, counseling services, crisis intervention, and care coordination while working alongside an interdisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered 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 through evidence-based care, community engagement, and collaborative treatment in a supportive and rewarding environment.

This position is based in Santa Fe. Regular travel to our Espanola location is required two to three times per week to provide client services and support program needs.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling services.
  • Deliver crisis intervention and support clients through challenging situations.
  • Coordinate care with providers, community resources, family members, and support systems.
  • Monitor client progress and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote positive client outcomes.
  • Support community outreach, education, and continuity of care efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
  • Current New Mexico licensure as a mental health professional, including LMHC, LPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, LPAT, or other qualifying licensure.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, client-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo skills.
  • Experience working with diverse populations and community-based services.

Why Join PMS?

  • Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
  • Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
  • Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on client care and professional excellence.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCulturally responsive care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 32 employers

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<$70k
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$70k-95k
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$95k-120k
17
$120k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
30% this job
PSLF eligible
11% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

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$123k-$141k
#3

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#4

Clinical Supervisor - CA - LPCC and LCSW

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Española

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Median resident rent
$829/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Presbyterian Medical Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Stipend ($6,700)
Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
Professional Development
Loan Repayment Eligibility (NHSC)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Bonus ($1,000)