In PersonWork is performed in client homes, schools, community settings, and the office.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
Meet behavioral healthcare documentation requirements by documenting service activity in a timely manner, expressing information clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology, avoiding jargon, and structuring information logically, thoroughly, and accurately.
Approach interactions with a positive and helpful tone, maintaining a helpful demeanor in challenging situations.
Use active listening and consider others' perspectives and feelings to build rapport and foster collaboration as a team member.
Keep treatment team members informed of progress and potential barriers, and receive and convey information clearly and accurately.
Adhere to ethical standards, represent the organization professionally, and respect the opinions, contributions, and perspectives of team members.
Follow through reliably to a high standard and meet expectations without constant monitoring.
Reflect on experiences, evaluate progress, and identify areas for growth and improvement.
Allocate time and create a structured, efficient workflow, prioritizing and completing necessary tasks without constant oversight.
Adapt thoughts, behaviors, and strategies to new situations, challenges, and feedback; identify issues, analyze information, evaluate options, and find solutions.
Hold a Master's degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or a related health field, plus any combination of graduate studies in those areas and behavioral health experience totaling two years working with children and families with serious emotional disturbance.
Maintain current New Mexico licensure in good standing as one or more of LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LMSW, LMHC, or LPAT.
Have thorough knowledge of and ability to access and coordinate community resources.
Consistently establish positive professional relationships and communicate and work cooperatively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Use computers and electronic systems sufficiently to comply with BHSD standards, including electronic health records, computerized client assessments, and data/reporting systems.
Have a valid New Mexico driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record; maintain required auto insurance coverage under agency policy.
Obtain and maintain local, state, and FBI criminal records clearance as required by agency and funders; employment depends on successfully completing required background checks.
Hold current First Aid and CPR certification, or obtain it within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire and maintain it thereafter.
Hold current Crisis Prevention Intervention certification or equivalent, or obtain it within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire and maintain it thereafter.
Be able to sit, stand, walk, and travel within the community for extended periods; the role may require lifting or moving light objects or occasionally assisting clients physically.
Responsibilities
Develop a written psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of admission or case assignment.
Attend treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions; consult with agency staff and collateral entities to coordinate services for assigned clients.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Document client progress toward goals and objectives, reassess needs, and record the quality, timeliness, and outcomes of interventions. Documentation includes progress notes in DAP format, treatment plans and updates, case notes, program forms, incident reports, and assigned letters of progress.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy, home-based services, and other assigned clinical services.
Attend assigned training and supervision.
Maintain professional-quality client records and complete case-related administrative duties, including utilization review functions, billing, and performance measures, in a timely and accurate manner.
Uphold applicable codes of ethics, including those of NASW, ACA, and APA.
Be available for 24-hour crisis intervention as needed or directed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual and bicultural ability in English and Spanish.
Salary Range: 31 to 41 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
TeamBuilders is a community-based behavioral health organization with a vision to provide unconditional care to adults, children and families. TeamBuilders’ commitment also translates to its employees and their families. TeamBuilders truly promotes work-life balance and creativity. TeamBuilders encourages employees to pursue their passions, participate in educational opportunities, and enjoy the work they do. TeamBuilders offers supervision and training opportunities to all its staff. TeamBuilders also sets high expectations for achieving excellence in service to the community. The pursuit of excellence is fundamental to employee success and growth within the organization.
Why Join TeamBuilders?
We don’t just care for our clients; we care for our employees. In addition to competitive wages, TeamBuilders offers one of the most robust benefit packages in the industry.
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Full-time status and eligibility for a full array of benefits begin at just 30 hours per week:
TeamBuilders pays up to 89% of your medical premiums (BCBSNM) with an employee contribution as low as $39.60 per bi-weekly pay period!
TeamBuilders covers 75% of the total premium cost for both Dental and Vision, leaving you with just a 25% contribution (as low as $3.00 per bi-weekly pay period for dental and as low as $0.73 bi-weekly for vision).
Generous Paid Time Off for Full-Time Staff:
Vacation Leave: Tiered accrual, the longer you stay, the more you earn, and it rolls over!;
Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked (all staff);
10 Paid Holidays: Full 8-hour days or 80 hours of paid holiday time for full-time employees (prorated for part-time regular employees); and,
Maternity/Paternity Leave: 40 hours of paid Parental Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees); and,
Bereavement Leave: 40 hours of paid Funeral Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees).
Annual Reimbursement Allowance (prorated by employment status):
$200.00 reimbursement for license exam fees and prep materials
$250.00 reimbursement for initial and annual professional license renewal fees
$250.00 reimbursement for continuing education fees
Employee Referral Bonus:
Refer a successful hire and earn up to a $500.00 referral bonus!
Looking Out for Your Financial Future:
401(k) Match: 50% employer match of the first 6% of income contributed (up to 3% additional pre-tax compensation) after one year of service with a minimum of 1,000 hrs worked;
Voluntary Life & Disability: Comprehensive coverage options to protect you and your family; and,
Student Loan Repayment: All TeamBuilders locations are HRSA-approved NHSC sites. You may be eligible for federal NHSC Loan Repayment programs worth up to $250,000.00 toward your educational debt.
A Pay Structure That Puts You in Control
We utilize a transparent Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model because we believe your dedication and hard work should be directly rewarded. At TeamBuilders, we recognize you as a professional with the capacity to drive your own career, dictate your own schedule, and maximize your earnings.
Empowered Earnings & Flexible Scheduling: Our system is designed to reward engagement and therapeutic impact while giving you the freedom to manage your own time. The more direct care you provide, the more you earn. It’s that simple.
Compensation for Every Minute: We value every aspect of your professional contribution. While direct care earns our highest rates, you are also fully compensated for travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
Ready to Make a Difference?!
If you’re passionate about serving New Mexico’s communities and want a career that supports your professional growth and personal well-being, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Clinical Therapist is supervised by the Clinical Director, but must work in collaboration with all program managers, coordinators, and staff. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for psychosocial assessment, consultation, care coordination, crisis intervention services, treatment plan development/monitoring, and conducting individual, group, and/or family therapy for assigned clients. May include office, home-based, or community-based service provision.
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.
General Duties & Responsibilities:
Knows and responds to Agency philosophy, policies, and standards of conduct.
Understands and complies with all contract requirements and State regulations.
Develops a written psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of admission/assignment of case.
Attends treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions. Consults with agency staff and collateral entities to ensure coordination of services for assigned clients.
Documents client progress toward goals and objectives, re-assessment of needs, quality and timeliness of interventions, and their outcomes. Documentation includes at a minimum progress notes in DAP format, treatment plans and updates, case notes, program forms, incident reports, and letters of progress as assigned.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy; home based services; and other clinical services as assigned.
Attends training and supervision as assigned.
Maintains professional quality client records and performs administrative duties associated with cases in a timely and accurate manner (e.g. UR functions, billing, performance measures, etc.)
Upholds applicable Code of Ethics (e.g. NASW, ACA, APA).
Available for 24-hour crisis intervention as needed or directed.
Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills / Competencies Required:
Meet Behavioral Healthcare Documentation Requirements - Ability to document service activity in a timely fashion, express information clearly and concisely, using appropriate terminology, avoiding jargon, and structuring information logically, thoroughly and accurately.
Positive Language & Attitude - Ability to approach interactions with a positive and helpful tone, maintaining a helpful and upbeat demeanor even in challenging situations.
Effective Communication - Ability to engage in active listening, considering perspective and feelings of others to build rapport and foster collaboration, working as a member of a team.
Proactive Communication - Ability to keep treatment team members informed of progress, potential barriers, serious incidents, receiving and conveying information clearly and accurately.
Professionalism & Teamwork - Ability to adhere to ethical standards, represent organization in a positive manner, show respect for opinions, contributions, and perspectives of all team members.
Reliability - Ability of clients, families, stakeholders, supervisors, and colleagues trust that you will follow through to a high standard and meet expectations without constant monitoring.
Reflection & Self-Assessment - Ability to reflect on your experiences, evaluate your progress, and identify areas for growth and improvement.
Time Management & Organization - Ability to allocate time and create a structured & efficient workflow, prioritizing and completing necessary tasks without constant oversight or direction.
Adaptability & Problem Solving - Ability to adjust thoughts, behaviors, and strategies in response to new situations, challenges, and feedback with the capacity to identify issues, analyze information, evaluate options, and find creative solutions to challenges.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
A Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Social Work; Guidance and Counseling; Psychology; or related health field, plus any combination or graduate studies in the above areas and experience in Behavioral Health adding up to two (2) years of experience working with SED children and families.
Current New Mexico licensure is in good standing as one or more of the following: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LMSW, LMHC, LPAT.
Thorough knowledge of, and ability to access and coordinate with, community resources.
Demonstrated ability to consistently establish positive, professional relationships and to communicate and work cooperatively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
Proficiency with computers and electronic systems sufficient to maintain compliance with BHSD standards, including use of electronic health records (EHRs), computerized client assessments, and data/reporting systems.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record; must maintain required auto insurance coverage in accordance with agency policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI) in accordance with agency and funder requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks.
Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire, and maintain thereafter.
Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent, or ability to obtain within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire, and maintain thereafter.
Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish) preferred
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and travel within the community for extended periods.
May require lifting or moving light objects or assisting clients physically on occasion.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in the client home, school, community, and office environments.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our agency. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency needs.
TeamBuilders is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.