As a Therapist at ReNewNM, you will play a vital role in providing counseling and therapy services to clients with diverse backgrounds and needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing agency devoted to the health and well-being of therapists, and make a positive impact on the mental health of our community. You will work closely with clients to address their emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges while upholding the highest ethical standards.

• Clinical Services: Perform comprehensive and ongoing assessments of clients’ (individuals, families, couples, and/or groups) mental health history to develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each clients’ needs and goals.
• Client Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and other related documentation, in compliance with ReNewNM’s policies and regulatory requirements.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer support to clients with urgent or emergent situations while maintaining balanced work hours. On-call hours are not required.
• Client Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and well-being of clients, help them access necessary resources and services.
• Time Management: Effectively manage caseload and appointments to ensure timely and consistent delivery of services.
• Clinic Development: Help establish a positive agency culture that values collaboration, ethical practices, and client-centered care.
• Ethical Standards: Adhere to the ethical guidelines and principles established by ReNewNM and state licensing boards.
• Self-Care: Prioritize self-care and maintain personal well-being to prevent burnout and provide exceptional care to clients.

• Competitive compensation and performance based bonus plans
• Freedom to set your own schedule
• Flexible work arrangements, with options for, in-person, hybrid, or telehealth only
• Accrued paid time off
• Health insurance allowance
• Opportunities to explore additional therapeutic interests, promoting personal and professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Licensing reimbursement
• Positive and supportive culture and community

Successful candidates will have:

• Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid independent New Mexico state license (LCSW, LISW, LMFT, or LPCC) to practice therapy or counseling in compliance with state regulations, as well as a current Medicaid number (not required but preferred). Preferred candidates will have additional training or certifications in one or more specific therapeutic modalities (EMDR, play therapy, sand tray, DBT, Gottman, etc.).
• Experience: 5+ years experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem solving skills to assess clients needs and develop effective treatment plans.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all HIPAA regulations, and other RenewNM policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook.
• Liability Insurance: All therapists are required to carry their own professional liability insurance prior to start date.

This is a W-2 employee, fee-for-service position paid by the billable hour. In addition to payment for billable hours, we offer a wide-range of benefits, not provided to independent contractors.  The compensation range for this position is $50 to $55 per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and qualifications. (Note: Independent contractor rates may be higher to cover out-of-pocket costs that RenewNM includes in the total benefit package for our employees.)