Clinical Therapist, Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

• Responsible for psychosocial assessment, consultation, care coordination, crisis intervention services, treatment plan development/monitoring, and conducting individual, group, and/or family therapy for assigned clients
• May include office, home-based, or community-based service provision
• Develops a written psychosocial assessment within 48 hours of admission/assignment of case
• Attends treatment team meetings, case reviews, and problem-solving sessions
• Develops/monitors individualized treatment plans
• Documents client progress toward goals and objectives, re-assessment of needs, quality and timeliness of interventions, and their outcomes
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy; home-based services; and other clinical services as assigned
• Maintains professional quality client records and performs administrative duties associated with cases in a timely and accurate manner
• Available for 24-hour crisis intervention as needed or directed

• A Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Social Work;
  Guidance and Counseling;
  Psychology; or related health field
• Current New Mexico licensure in good standing as one or more of the following: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD, LMSW, LMHC, LPAT
• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to access and coordinate with, community resources
• Demonstrated ability to consistently establish positive, professional relationships and to communicate and work cooperatively with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners
• Proficiency with computers and electronic systems sufficient to maintain compliance with BHSD standards, including use of electronic health records (EHRs), computerized client assessments, and data/reporting systems
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record; must maintain required auto insurance coverage in accordance with agency policy
• Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Records Clearance (local, state, and FBI) in accordance with agency and funder requirements
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire, and maintain thereafter
• Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent, or ability to obtain within the timeframe specified by agency policy after hire, and maintain thereafter
• Bilingual/bicultural (English/Spanish) preferred