contract clinician

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Contract Clinician to join our care team, delivering high-quality mental health services across diverse clinical settings. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting individuals with a wide range of behavioral health needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals. The Contract Clinician plays a critical role in promoting emotional well-being, ensuring patient safety, and facilitating effective, client-centered care. This fully compensated position is ideal for professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including psychosocial evaluations, risk assessments, and diagnostic interviews to inform treatment planning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care).
• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to support clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Monitor client progress, adjust treatment interventions as needed, and maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, case managers, and other professionals to coordinate holistic care.
• Educate clients and families on coping strategies, medication adherence, relapse prevention, and community resources.
• Participate in discharge planning, care coordination, and telehealth services to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted license in a behavioral health field (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent), is preferred. Non independently licensed clinicians would be considered.
• Previous clinical experience in behavioral health settings preferred, including outpatient, inpatient, community-based, or telehealth environments.
• Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Athenahealth) and familiarity with behavioral health documentation standards and coding practices.
• Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention techniques.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, or severe mental illness.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, ethical standards, and best practices in behavioral health care.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to support effective client engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.Join us as a Behavioral Health Contract Clinician and help deliver compassionate, impactful care to individuals and communities in need.

Pay: $80,674.73 - $97,156.66 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe, NM 87505

Salary : $80,675 - $97,157