Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Independently Licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our dynamic mental health team as a 1099 contractor. Must be licensed in New Mexico. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy services to diverse client populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Your expertise will help clients navigate mental health challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. This position offers flexibility and independence, allowing you to deliver evidence-based care through in-person or telehealth modalities while maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and ethical practice. If you are motivated to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Duties
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to inform treatment planning.
- Provide individual, group, family, and youth therapy sessions employing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and art or dance therapy when appropriate.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and facilitate behavior change.
- Manage crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols to ensure client safety.
- Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clinical documentation standards, including progress notes, medical records, and treatment goals within EMR/EHR systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on case management efforts for clients with co-occurring disorders or complex needs such as autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, clinical ethical guidelines, and confidentiality standards while ensuring accurate medical terminology usage in documentation.
- Engage in ongoing clinical research and data collection to enhance treatment efficacy and contribute to evidence-based practices.
- Participate in telehealth therapy sessions utilizing secure platforms to expand access to mental health services across diverse populations.
Experience
- Valid New Mexico independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Proven experience delivering psychotherapy services across various settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities, or community mental health programs.
- Demonstrated expertise working with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder.
- Strong background in clinical counseling techniques including trauma-informed care, grief counseling, addiction counseling, PTSD care, behavioral management, and gender issues counseling.
- Familiarity with ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate diagnosis documentation; experience with CPT coding is a plus.
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems for patient care documentation and medical records management.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing co-occurring disorders or complex mental health conditions requiring integrated treatment approaches.
- Telehealth experience is preferred; ability to adapt therapeutic techniques for virtual delivery while maintaining engagement and confidentiality.
Join us in transforming lives through compassionate mental health care! This role empowers you to leverage your expertise independently while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a current professional license in New Mexico?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe, NM 87508
