Clinical Therapist

TeamBuilders Behavioral Health, LLC · Rio Rancho, NM · 4 days ago

On-siteHealthcare$39.6/hrPart-time

About TeamBuilders

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.

Benefits

Full-time status and eligibility for a full array of benefits begin at just 30 hours per week.

Healthcare: TeamBuilders pays up to 89% of medical premiums (BCBSNM) with an employee contribution as low as $39.60 per bi-weekly pay period. Dental and vision premiums are covered at 75%, leaving a 25% employee contribution (as low as $3.00 bi-weekly for dental and $0.73 bi-weekly for vision).
Paid Time Off:
- Vacation Leave: Tiered accrual that increases with tenure and rolls over.
- Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked (all staff).
- 10 Paid Holidays: Full 8-hour days (80 hours) for full-time employees, prorated for part-time regular employees.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave: 40 hours of paid Parental Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees).
- Bereavement Leave: 40 hours of paid Funeral Leave (prorated for part-time regular employees).
Annual Reimbursement Allowance (prorated by employment status):
- $200 for license exam fees and prep materials
- $250 for initial and annual professional license renewal fees
- $250 for continuing education fees
Employee Referral Bonus: Up to $500 for a successful hire referral.
Retirement: 401(k) match of 50% 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 hours worked.
Voluntary Life & Disability: Comprehensive coverage options.
Student Loan Repayment: All TeamBuilders locations are HRSA-approved NHSC sites; eligible for federal NHSC Loan Repayment programs worth up to $250,000 toward educational debt.

Pay

TeamBuilders utilizes a transparent Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model. The system rewards engagement and therapeutic impact while giving clinicians the freedom to manage their own time. The more direct care provided, the higher the earnings. Compensation covers every professional contribution: direct care earns the highest rates, and travel, administrative tasks, clinical supervision, and ongoing training are also fully compensated.

Position Summary

The Clinical Therapist is supervised by the Clinical Director and works in collaboration with all program managers, coordinators, and staff. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, consultation, care coordination, crisis intervention services, treatment plan development and monitoring, and conducting individual, group, and/or family therapy for assigned clients. Service provision may occur in office, home-based, or community-based settings.

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.
Develops and monitors individualized treatment plans.
Documents client progress toward goals and objectives, re-assessment of needs, quality and timeliness of interventions, and outcomes (including 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).
Upholds applicable Code of Ethics (e.g., NASW, ACA, APA).
Available for 24-hour crisis intervention as needed or directed.
Additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Behavioral Healthcare Documentation: Ability to document service activity timely, clearly, concisely, using appropriate terminology, avoiding jargon, and structuring information logically, thoroughly, and accurately.
Positive Language & Attitude: Approaches interactions with a positive, helpful tone, maintaining an upbeat demeanor even in challenging situations.
Effective Communication: Engages in active listening, considers perspectives and feelings of others to build rapport and foster collaboration, works as a team member.
Proactive Communication: Keeps treatment team members informed of progress, potential barriers, serious incidents; receives and conveys information clearly and accurately.
Professionalism & Teamwork: Adheres to ethical standards, represents the organization positively, shows respect for opinions, contributions, and perspectives of all team members.
Reliability: Clients, families, stakeholders, supervisors, and colleagues trust follow-through to a high standard without constant monitoring.
Reflection & Self-Assessment: Reflects on experiences, evaluates progress, identifies areas for growth and improvement.
Time Management & Organization: Allocates time, creates structured and efficient workflow, prioritizes and completes tasks without constant oversight.
Adaptability & Problem Solving: Adjusts thoughts, behaviors, and strategies in response to new situations, challenges, and feedback; identifies issues, analyzes information, evaluates options, and finds creative solutions.

Qualifications

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 of 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 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 per agency policy.
Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI) per agency and funder requirements. Employment contingent upon successful background checks.
Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain within agency-specified timeframe after hire and maintain thereafter.
Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent, or ability to obtain within agency-specified timeframe 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 client homes, schools, community settings, and office environments.