Behavioral Health Therapist

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Therapist - Primary Care Collaboration will work as a member of the Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) healthcare team to assist primary care providers in managing the overall health of their enrolled population.

This role aims to improve recognition, treatment, and management of psychosocial/behavioral problems and conditions in the enrolled primary care population.

The therapist will provide consultation services to all patients referred by the primary care team, delivering brief, consultation-based services in the primary care clinic to patients and PCPs using an integrated care model.

Core Competencies:

• Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Considerable knowledge of various models of brief clinical interventions, crisis intervention, and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches in the primary care setting.
• Meets specified deadlines and manages time effectively.
• Exhibits skills in comprehending, interpreting, and completing delegated tasks efficiently.
• Self-starter; must have the ability to work independently and follow-up on all work assignments.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure without losing sight of objectives.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the community.
• Reliable; exhibits good attendance.
• Personable, models respect when interacting with others.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion as a rule.
• Familiar with all personnel and program policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or another behavioral health-related field and possess one of the following New Mexico licenses: LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance - PPO
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Supplement Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9)
• Education Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Reimbursement