What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Clinician/Therapist - New Mexico ALB position at RIVER VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
The Assessment Clinician is responsible for conducting comprehensive, person-centered biopsychosocial assessments to determine diagnostic impressions, identify clinical needs and risks, recommend the appropriate level of care, and facilitate timely access to behavioral health services. This position serves as the clinical entry point into services, ensuring assessments are clinically sound, strengths-based, and aligned with agency, state, and CCBHC standards.
Why Choose New Mexico Solutions?
New Mexico Solutions is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), expanding access to high-quality, integrated care in the communities we serve. Join a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
We offer:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, Telehealth)
- Paid time off 9 holidays
- Retirement plan options
- Tuition reimbursement free CEUs
- Clinical supervision
- Wellness & employee assistance programs
- Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer
- Eligible clinical positions may qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
Essential Functions:
The Assessment Clinician will:
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
- Complete diagnostic evaluations utilizing DSM-5-TR criteria and clinical formulation.
- Assess suicide risk, homicide risk, substance use, trauma history, medical needs, and social determinants of health.
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Interpret required screening and measurement-based care tools.
- Determine the appropriate level of care and make clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
- Collaborate with clients to identify treatment goals and immediate service needs.
- Coordinate referrals to appropriate internal and external programs.
- Ensure clients requiring urgent intervention are connected to crisis services when indicated.
- Complete all assessment documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Communicate assessment findings to the assigned treatment team to support continuity of care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical consultation related to assessment practices.
Clinical Expectations
The Assessment Clinician is expected to:
- Utilize clinical judgment rather than simply documenting client responses.
- Synthesize information from multiple sources into a cohesive clinical formulation.
- Demonstrate strong diagnostic reasoning.
- Produce clear, concise, and clinically meaningful documentation.
- Recognize barriers to care and incorporate person-centered recommendations into the assessment.
- Ensure assessment recommendations support timely engagement in treatment.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.)
- Licensure/Certification:
- Must possess one of the following New Mexico licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Any candidate whom can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Strong diagnostic interviewing skills.
- Advanced clinical writing abilities.
- Experience completing biopsychosocial assessments.
- Knowledge of evidence-based assessment practices.
- Knowledge of ASAM
- Experience using standardized screening instruments and measurement-based care.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions in fast-paced environment
Salary : $66,560 - $83,200