El Centro Family Health·Taos, New Mexico
This role involves providing brief and intensive therapy to various populations, including individuals, children, and families, to resolve identified problems and improve life management skills. Key duties include completing behavioral health assessments, developing treatment plans, conducting psychotherapy sessions using professional techniques, and ensuring timely progress notes and file termination procedures.
This counselor position is licensed at a post-master's degree level. This counselor primarily provides brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families and/or groups to ameliorate their identified problems in order to improve or restore their skills and abilities to successfully manage their lives and interact positively with their families and community.
What
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Will Do: Complete behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan with required supervision within required timelines. Complete assessment tools appropriate for service and age. Conduct psychotherapy/counseling services that utilize professional techniques to include but not limited to: supportive listening, modeling, reframing, skill building, problem solving, education (e.g., psychotropic meds) and confrontation. Provide crisis counseling and /or one-time contacts as needed. Provides brief sessions with clients referred by an ECFH provider (warm handoffs) to ensure effective coordination of patient care.
Monitor clients progress through: Completion of Progress Notes in a timely manner. Development and implementation of treatment plans that are updated every three months and reviewed by a supervisor. Proper procedures for termination of client files. Use electronic medical health record (EHR) for maintaining accurate information on assigned cases and communication of such information to other users of EHR. Interact effectively with Behavioral Health team and multi-disciplinary health care teams. Adhere strictly to national, state, and local laws and regulations regarding client care including, but not limited to, child and domestic abuse, threats of violence towards others and mandated reports to courts. Consult and networks with other community services on client care, e.g., but not limited to schools, CYFD and JPO. Servs as back-up worker to graduate students who are fulfilling their practice experience in the field. Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor that further the mission of ECFH. Participate in staff meetings that include regular caseload staffing and works with other health program staff in the treatment of clients. Adhere to high customer service and professional standards required in behavioral health care by exhibiting behavior and actions that create a high level of client/customer confidence and trust and reflect respect for the clients/customers rights, needs and confidentiality. Attend staff development training as required. Other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related human service field. Holds a current license in the State of New Mexico at the master's level such as, but not limited to, Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Completion of internships during or following attainment of the master's degree, with appropriate level of supervision.
Holds a current license in the State of New Mexico at the independent practitioner level such as, but not limited to, Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Two-year's post masters experience working in behavioral health including crisis counseling Physical Requirements: Ability to balance, bend, lift, carry, and pull up to 20 lbs. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, typically longer than four hours. Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, or as needed. Manual dexterity and ability to use hands and fingers for feeling, grasping, and operating office equipment. Adequate hearing ability for communication and monitoring office environments. Good vision for reading documents, operating office equipment, and observing surroundings. Capability to stoop, crouch, crawl, or kneel as necessary for office tasks. Ability to talk clearly and effectively for communication. Ability to walk and move around the office environment.
Airborne Pathogens Blood borne Pathogens-Category I Chemicals Electrical current; machine vibration; moving parts. Muscular and muscular strain Noise Odors, fumes, toxicants, explosive materials, and chemicals Temperature Vision and hearing strain
$5,000 sign on bonus paid in two installments $2,500 for moving expenses 401(k) Retirement Plan 7 Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Employee Supplemental Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Education Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, El Centro Family Health is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to the people of Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering primary care and health education through a network of clinics and collaborative programs. At El Centro, we are committed to offering vital health services in a compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: El Centro Family Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school with a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human service field and hold a current master's level license in New Mexico, such as LMSW or LPC. Preferred qualifications include an independent practitioner license (LISW or LPCC) and two years of post-master's experience in behavioral health, including crisis counseling.
Market context
In New Mexico, behavioral health therapist openings are often driven by ongoing need in community clinics, schools, and outpatient settings, making licensed candidates especially relevant. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, a current New Mexico master’s-level license, and often prefer independent licensure and post-master’s experience. Before applying, confirm your license type and highlight settings where you’ve provided counseling or treatment planning; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.
