Mental Health Clinician

Job ID 2612069

Location Las Cruces, NM, US

Date Posted 2026-04-30

Category Environmental, Health & Safety

Subcategory Counselor

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Employee Assistance Counselor) to support our customer in Las Cruces, NM. The Mental Health Clinician (EAP) provides evidence-based, individualized mental health services in support of employee well-being and organizational resilience. This role delivers direct clinical care, crisis response, consultation, and wellness programming while collaborating closely with leadership, internal partners, and external providers. Services are delivered through a combination of in-person and secure telehealth platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, individualized clinical mental health services, including intake assessments, short-term counseling, and adult consultations, delivered through face-to-face and telehealth modalities.
• Identify appropriate community-based mental health and substance use resources and provide referral assistance when clinically indicated.
• Deliver case management services and monitor treatment progress in select cases to support continuity of care and shared outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation to leadership, teams, and internal stakeholders regarding workplace issues with a mental health or behavioral health nexus.
• Respond to crisis situations as needed, including unscheduled walk-ins and emergent events.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation for all encounters and manage administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, care coordination, and clinical updates to EAP leadership.
• Research, develop, and deliver psychological health and wellness content, including briefings, workshops, and written mental health resources tailored to workforce needs.
• Identify and coordinate with relevant industry speakers for educational events, conferences, or engagements, managing logistics in collaboration with program leadership.
• Develop and facilitate employee support groups as needed.
• Support the design, implementation, and delivery of wellness programming and outreach initiatives, including mental health awareness campaigns and maintenance of internal wellness resources.
• Assist in maintaining an EAP lending library or repository of mental health–related educational materials.
• Collect, analyze, and report program metrics and utilization data to leadership upon request.
• Travel domestically on an occasional basis to support onsite mental health coverage as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Masters degree in professional Counseling or Social Work with 5 years or more of experience; Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology and 3 or more years of experience.
• Active, unrestricted license in one of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia to practice independently as a mental health professional in an applicable clinical discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards governing clinical mental health practice.
• Demonstrated sound clinical judgment and high integrity in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to navigate complex environments and work across organizational or mission lines with a diverse customer base.
• Strong teamwork, inclusivity, and collaboration skills, including the ability to listen, share perspectives, seek feedback, and work toward effective outcomes.
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal presence suitable for providing expert consultation to senior leaders and executives.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in fast-paced or emergent situations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-focused approach.
• Availability for emergency or on-call response when needed (not on a routine or scheduled basis).
• Certification as an Employee Assistance Program Professional (CEAP) is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.