Behavioral Health Therapist; DOH​/SATC

Job Title Behavioral Health Therapist (DOH/SATC #36128)

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Description:

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This position will provide inpatient treatment in the adolescent treatment center. The incumbent is
responsible for all phases of treatment including assessments, individual, group and family therapy,
case management and representation at legal proceedings and at the time of discharge. The position
requires extensive planning, documentation, reporting and working closely with Children Youth and
Families Department (CYFD) and Juvenile Justice System (JJS) providers. Incumbent will work with
individuals who may exhibit violent behavior.

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah
Adolescent Treatment Center. De-escalation techniques and coping mechanisms are offered to residents and
life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge.

Our facility is a secure facility which serves the needs of adolescent males age 13-17 with a history
of violence and aggression.

LPCC or LCSW and experience working with adolescents.

Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT; or provisional licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, or temporary licensure in New Mexico as an LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LPAT, with full licensure obtained within one (1) year of hire; and one (1) year of experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification.

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Department of Public Safety only:
Applicants must be fully licensed.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must maintain licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT.

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.