Behavioral Health Therapist (DOH/SATC #30655)

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

This position will provide inpatient treatment in the adolescent treatment center. The incumbent is
responsible for all phases of treatment including assessments, individual, group and family therapy,
case management and representation at legal proceedings and at the time of discharge. The position
requires extensive planning, documentation, reporting and working closely with Children Youth and
Families Department (CYFD) and Juvenile Justice System (JJS) providers. Incumbent will work with
individuals who may exhibit violent behavior.

How does it get done?

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah
Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and
life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.

Who are the customers?

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history
of violence and aggression.

Ideal Candidate

LPCC or LCSW and experience working with adolescents.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.

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Agency Contact Information: Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Salary : $66,880 - $100,320