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Behavioral Health / Substance Use Clinicians (IOP & OP) – Albuquerque, NM
Metta House of Hopes and Dreams
Be part of building something from the ground up. Metta House is a newly credentialed behavioral health clinic with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance—serving approximately 95% of insured New Mexicans and positioned for rapid growth.
We are seeking licensed clinicians who want to build a strong caseload, grow their income, and be part of an expanding program delivering IOP and outpatient services.
Why Join Us:
- Ground-floor opportunity with significant growth and leadership potential
- Compensation scales with client census, groups, and program expansion
- Opportunity to build your caseload and maximize income as we grow
- Access to a large patient population—we serve approximately 95% of insured New Mexicans
- High-impact clinical work in a mission-driven environment
Flexible full-time and part-time roles available.
Our Mission
At Metta House, we are committed to serving the Albuquerque community with compassion, integrity, and evidence-based care—supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring mental health conditions on their path to recovery and wellness.
Position Overview
We are seeking licensed behavioral health clinicians to join our growing team. This role includes providing individual therapy and group counseling, with a strong focus on IOP programming and substance use treatment, while also supporting a broad range of mental health needs.
This is an opportunity to help shape a program in its early stages and be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group therapy for substance use and mental health disorders
- Facilitate IOP groups (ASAM Level 2.1) and outpatient sessions
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation (SimplePractice EHR)
- Deliver evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Matrix Model, EMDR, etc.)
- Coordinate care with internal team members and external providers as needed
- Maintain ethical and professional standards in all aspects of care
Qualifications
- Current New Mexico license in good standing (LCSW, LPCC, LMHC, LADAC, or equivalent)
- Experience in substance use treatment and/or IOP strongly preferred
- Experience with co-occurring disorders preferred
- Ability to facilitate group therapy effectively
- Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive base compensation (see really listing for details)
- Compensation is designed to scale as the program grows and client census increases
- Opportunities for increased hours, expanded roles, and earnings as we build toward full program capacity
- Early team members have the opportunity to grow into long-term, stable and leadership
Pay: $49,141.01 - $59,180.57 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,141 - $59,181