Outpatient Therapist Intern

New Mexico Solutions offers a unique internship program providing master’s level students with hands-on experience working with diverse clients facing mental health and/ or substance use challenges.  

The Outpatient Intern Therapist (Billable) works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Director, serving clients in outpatient services.  The primary goals of this position are diagnosing and treating behavioral health concerns. 

New Mexico Solutions offers a wide array variety of services for adults, children, adolescents and families.  The Outpatient Intern Therapist position will:   

• Provide person centered, therapeutic, clinical services to include both individual and group therapy  
• Be responsible for treatment planning, risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention when indicated  
• Complete psychosocial assessments  
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams that includes staff from other programs at NMS.  
• Engage in ongoing professional development. 
• Utilize an electronic health record to document work daily; therapist should be experienced and efficient working within other electronic systems   
• Engage in clinical supervision and appropriate meetings   

The Outpatient Therapist (Billable) position operates in the office, while also being skilled at working at providing services virtually via telehealth for clients in need of this modality.   

Other areas of demonstrated success:   

• Ability to manage time and meet all deadlines   
• Ability to recognize and identify symptoms of mental illness, suicide and risk potential   
• Excellent verbal and written skills   

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree and pursuing licensure in behavioral health field  

Licensure/Certification 

• Enrollment in educational program in pursuit of state licensure at Master’s or Ph.D level in behavioral healthcare field 

• Any candidate who can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered