Therapist
NAVA Behavioral Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
NAVA Behavioral Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Therapist provides individual and group counseling services for clients with mental health and substance use challenges in IOP and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
The Therapist provides counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in both IOP and outpatient settings. The role focuses on helping clients improve emotional stability, reduce substance use, and build skills for daily functioning and long-term recovery. Key Responsibilities The Therapist completes intake assessments, gathers relevant history, and develops individualized treatment plans based on each client’s needs and goals. The Therapist provides both individual and group therapy, supporting clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building healthier coping strategies. In the IOP setting, the Therapist facilitates structured group sessions multiple times per week. Groups focus on topics such as emotional regulation, relapse prevention, communication skills, and problem-solving. The Therapist also meets with clients individually to address personal concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use. The Therapist monitors client progress, adjusts treatment plans as needed, and addresses any changes in symptoms or functioning. The role includes responding to crisis situations when necessary and ensuring client safety. The Therapist works as part of a team, coordinating care with other staff such as case managers, support workers, and medical providers. The Therapist participates in team meetings and contributes to ongoing care planning. The Therapist is responsible for completing clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Documentation must be accurate, timely, and reflect the services provided.
The candidate must be an experienced therapist capable of managing crisis situations and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in facilitating structured group sessions and individual therapy is required.
Market context
Allied health roles in New Mexico often draw steady demand from hospitals, outpatient clinics, and surgical settings, especially for candidates with hands-on experience and current BLS certification. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer NBSTSA or NCCT certification and practical experience that supports fast onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to the specific setting.
