Behavioral Health Therapist - Taos

• EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH JOB POSTING
  
  

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• DATE:** January 22, 2021
• TITLE:** Behavioral Health Therapist
• SITE:** Rio Arriba Health Commons (RAHC)
• FTE:** Full Time Equivalent
• CLASS:** Exempt/Salary
  
  

Purpose

This counselor position is licensed at a post-masters degree level. This counselor primarily provides brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families and/or groups to ameliorate their identified problems in order to improve or restore their skills and abilities to successfully manage their lives and interact positively with their families and community.

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• Education:** Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a masters degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related human service field.
• License:** Holds a current license in the State of New Mexico at the masters level such as, but not limited to, Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Experience:** Completion of internships during or following attainment of the masters degree, with appropriate level of supervision.
• Certification:** CPR
  
  

**License:** **Preferred Requirements**

• Experience:** LCSW or LPCC
  
  

Experience with treatment of substance abuse.

Experience in group work and family/couples counseling.

Ability to work with children of all ages and with their families. Bi-lingual: English / Spanish-Fluency in Spanish.

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• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A**bility to communicate ideas to staff and colleagues and to receive input in a constructive manner. Adherence to the ethical standards of the individuals requisite licensures. Reading and writing proficiency sufficient to complete all program documentation. Computer literacy in MS Word and internet communication (email). Experience with electronic medical record software or ability to learn the package in current use at ECFH. 6) Excellent interpersonal skills. 7) Ability to speak to groups. 8) Ability to travel. 9) Maintain valid drivers license and clearance for unrestricted automobile insurance coverage pursuant to NM State law. Interested individuals must submit an updated Employment Application to Human Resources via e-mail at: hr@ecfh.org