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La Clinica de Familia
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Therapist - ACT (New) - (76-70)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$82k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, La Clinica has provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Exempt

$61,118 to $81,563

Job Summary

Performs assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups with substance abuse issues; provides community consultation and education and staff orientation and training; assists in team supervision and participates in the planning, development, and implementation of services as part of the ACT Team.

Core Competencies

Knowledge of various modes of psychotherapy and evidence-based practices, especially crisis intervention and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches.

Skill in assessment procedures, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.

  • Ability to establish therapeutic alliance with patients and their families.
  • Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the public.
  • Assesses and incorporates culture into assessment and treatment processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Actively seek feedback and supervision, and engage in personal reflection and self-correction
  • Acknowledges impact of own feelings and cultural values on practice
  • Knowledge of ethical principles and state laws
  • Knowledge of and adheres to state reporting and regulatory guidelines
  • Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients
  • Assesses for trauma and engages in trauma informed practices
  • Formulates realistic, patient centered treatment goals and evaluate progress toward goals
  • Knowledge of developmental needs of population served

Job Requirements

Will have at least a Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a behavioral health related field.

Current New Mexico license in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, Licensed Substance Abuse Associate Counselor (LSAA), or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC).

Preference will be given to individuals with training or experience in integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders

Must maintain a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and current car insurance. Must submit to LCDF required background check, TB screen and drug testing.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance - PPO
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(K) with employer matching
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Supplement Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays (9)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Cafeteria Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Reimbursement

76-70-2830-00

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will perform diagnostic evaluations, crisis interventions, and case management for individuals and groups within an ACT team. They will also provide community education, staff training, and participate in the development of behavioral health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a current New Mexico license in counseling, social work, or psychology. Experience in integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningMulti-disciplinary team collaborationCultural competenceClinical documentationRegulatory compliancePatient assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% 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 ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Las Cruces

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About La Clinica de Familia

Public Health
Las Cruces, New Mexico
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance - PPO
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) with employer matching
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Supplement Life Insurance