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Mental Health Therapist position for both Employees and Contractors

Mental Health Therapists provide therapeutic services to clients, supporting them in addressing emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Therapists help clients build coping skills, foster resilience, and improve their overall mental well-being through evidence-based interventions.  

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

  • Assess clients’ mental health needs and create individualized treatment plans.  

  • Provide therapy using evidence-based practices, including individual, group, and family therapy.  

  • Collaborate with clients to establish goals and guide them in their journey toward emotional wellness.  

  • Conduct therapy sessions in-office, at schools, in homes, or within the community, as needed.  

  • Support clients in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.  

  • Address trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health concerns.  

  • Engage in crisis intervention and safety planning when necessary.  

  • Maintain professional and timely documentation of all client interactions and treatment plans within 48 hours.  

  • Collaborate with schools, medical professionals, and community agencies to coordinate care for clients.  

  • Refer clients to appropriate community resources or specialists when additional support is needed.  

  • Participate in case consultations, supervision, and professional development opportunities.  

  • Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards, including confidentiality and client rights.  

  • Provide psychoeducation to clients and families to foster understanding and support for mental health needs.  

  • Support clients in navigating systems for housing, education, or other social services, as appropriate.  

  • Stay current on therapeutic modalities, clinical practices, and emerging research in mental health.  

 

Qualifications for a Mental Health Therapist: 

  • Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.  

  • Licensed or license-eligible in New Mexico.  

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.  

  • Experience with diverse populations and cultural competency in mental health services.  

  • Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic practices.  

  • Commitment to professional ethics, client advocacy, and high standards of care.  

  • Proficiency in documentation and case management systems.  

  • Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently.  

"A New Hope Therapy Center as a whole has a wide range of clinician's at various stages of their career and unique therapeutic approaches which provides a professional and friendly environment with skilled therapists willing to offer support, guidance and encouragement to follow your own path as a clinician."

—Niki J Grimes, MS, LPCC

Community Support Worker (CSW) position for Comprehensive Community Support Services Program

CSW’s support clients in learning the tools and skills necessary to thrive in the areas of
Education, Employment, Family Relationships, Socialization, Community Connections,
Independent Living and Recreation.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assess client’s skills and needs for successful treatment.

  • Collaborate with clients in the development of a treatment plan to outline necessary steps and guide client towards success.

  • Conduct home visits and meetings in the community.

  • Promote skill building

  • Provide emotional support.

  • Provide services during weekdays and after hours to meet the needs of clients' scheduling needs.

  • Perform necessary community support; teaches clients to navigate systems to access support services (housing, food, etc.).

  • Support clients in organizing, accessing and maintaining medical services for healthcare needs.

  • Coach and teach skills to allow clients to successfully obtain and maintain employment.

  • Teach, guide and support clients in developing skills and strategies for addressing personal situations and help them to manage them.

  • Support clients in overcoming dependences, adjusting to life challenges and make change though skill development.

  • Teach parents skills to help manage children’s social/emotional/behavioral needs.

  • Collaborate and work with education systems to meet the needs of clients to allow for successful learning.

  • Assist adults in navigating GED systems and/or applications to higher education/trade school/etc. to further education.

  • Meet with and collaborates with families, therapists, probation officers, school staff, or other relative parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.

  • Refer clients to community resources or to specialist as necessary.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of services and clients’ progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives.

  • Develop crisis plans for clients and respond to situations as needed.

  • Complete all documentation within 48 hours of client meeting.

 

Qualifications for a Community Support Worker

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health or similar field.

  • Able to work flexible hours and on call.

  • Critical thinker, problem solver and excellent communicator.

  • Sound work ethic.

  • An advocate for both clients and mental health.

  • Is professional at all times.

  • Creative thinker.

  • Can write and communicate clearly and is timely with documentation.

"Working at A New Hope has provided me with unwavering support, a flexible schedule, and a chance to work with unique individuals of diverse backgrounds and journeys. Working here is an everyday opportunity to learn and thrive. Our supportive environment fosters personal and professional growth as well as endless training opportunities to better meet the needs of our clients. Together, we're making a difference in our community and positively impacting the mental health of our client's and community as a whole."

— Isabella Gomez, MA, LMHC

Interested in Joining Us?

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

  1. Send your resume highlighting your experience and therapeutic interests to Jessica@anewhopetc.org

  2. Jessica will respond to schedule a quick chat with you, to discuss how our two types of therapist positions work, requirements and possible opportunities. 

  3. Please note that positions are not always available and some positions may be telehealth only due to limited physical office space. 

"A New Hope has been true to its name since the moment I set foot in this agency. Working with this team has been the most supportive, flexible, and clear working environment I have ever experienced. Leadership is creative, open, and honest, coworkers are teammates and cheerleaders, I couldn't ask for anything more. The element that separates A New Hope from other group practices is the culture of positivity and togetherness, even in the nature of individualized work. It doesn't get any better!"

— Madison Duran, LCSW

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