Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in New Mexico
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in community mental health centers, tribal health programs, and federally qualified health centers, with demand running from entry-level associate therapists to licensed clinical supervisors. Most hiring activity is anchored in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces, where employers like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico Health Sciences, and Acacia Health Group maintain consistent behavioral health operations. Sub-specialties seeing the strongest demand include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and youth and family behavioral health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Every day, people across Albuquerque face impossible choices between health, housing, safety, and survival. For more than four decades, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless has stood alongside our community’s most vulnerable neighbors, providing compassionate care, creating pathways to stability, and championing systemic change. More than 5,000 people each year find support through our integrated model of care, but our impact extends far beyond the walls of our clinic. Through advocacy, partnership, and innovation, we are working to transform the systems that drive homelessness and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity, health, and hope.
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and diagnostic assessments across diverse settings, including the main clinic, community sites, and street outreach. The role is responsible for conducting intake evaluations and determining client eligibility for Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) and other behavioral health programs.
This is a part-time, exempt position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and/or group therapy to appropriate level of behavioral health clients.
- Will work collaboratively with other departments and serve as a BH resource to staff.
- Participate in development of dual/multiple diagnosis didactic groups.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Participate in BH peer review.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities within agency.
- Must meet organizational productivity expectations as defined by supervisor
- Must comply with all AHCH policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Family Therapy, or any comparable discipline.
- Independently Licensed in New Mexico with LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT
- Experience and knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and
- Valid NM Driver's License.
- Previous work with people experiencing homelessness or other underserved populations.
- Able to prioritize in a fluid environment.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and focus on details.
- Must be able to deal with chaotic and noisy environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience working as a BH therapist to underserved populations.
- Experience working at an FQHC or community health organization.
- Familiarity of harm reduction and trauma informed care models.
- Previous experience working within an integrated/cross-disciplinary environment.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
All benefits start the month after you begin work:
- Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membership
- Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organization
- Long Term Disability fully paid for by organization
- Paid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employment
- Catastrophic Sick Time accrual
- 7 Paid holidays
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with employer match
- New Mexico State License renewal paid for by company
- Yearly stipend towards CEUs
- Reimbursable license exam fees
- Student loan forgiveness eligible
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Every day, people across Albuquerque face impossible choices between health, housing, safety, and survival. For more than four decades, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless has stood alongside our community’s most vulnerable neighbors, providing compassionate care, creating pathways to stability, and championing systemic change. More than 5,000 people each year find support through our integrated model of care, but our impact extends far beyond the walls of our clinic. Through advocacy, partnership, and innovation, we are working to transform the systems that drive homelessness and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity, health, and hope.
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides therapeutic care, crisis intervention, and diagnostic assessments across diverse settings, including the main clinic, community sites, and street outreach. The role is responsible for conducting intake evaluations and determining client eligibility for Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) and other behavioral health programs.
This is a part-time, exempt position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and/or group therapy to appropriate level of behavioral health clients.
- Will work collaboratively with other departments and serve as a BH resource to staff.
- Participate in development of dual/multiple diagnosis didactic groups.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Participate in BH peer review.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities within agency.
- Must meet organizational productivity expectations as defined by supervisor
- Must comply with all AHCH policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Family Therapy, or any comparable discipline.
- Independently Licensed in New Mexico with LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT
- Experience and knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and
- Valid NM Driver's License.
- Previous work with people experiencing homelessness or other underserved populations.
- Able to prioritize in a fluid environment.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and focus on details.
- Must be able to deal with chaotic and noisy environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience working as a BH therapist to underserved populations.
- Experience working at an FQHC or community health organization.
- Familiarity of harm reduction and trauma informed care models.
- Previous experience working within an integrated/cross-disciplinary environment.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
All benefits start the month after you begin work:
- Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membership
- Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organization
- Long Term Disability fully paid for by organization
- Paid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employment
- Catastrophic Sick Time accrual
- 7 Paid holidays
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with employer match
- New Mexico State License renewal paid for by company
- Yearly stipend towards CEUs
- Reimbursable license exam fees
- Student loan forgiveness eligible
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in New Mexico
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Who's Hiring
- State of New Mexico10
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services4
- CVS Health1
- Southwest CARE Center1
- El Centro Family Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across New Mexico.
- Active New Mexico Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, or equivalent state licensure required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to work with diverse populations including tribal communities and rural residents
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills preferred for many New Mexico community health roles
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in New Mexico?
You become a behavioral health therapist in New Mexico by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, then applying for licensure through the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or the New Mexico Social Work Examiners Board depending on your discipline. Most pathways require completing supervised post-graduate hours and passing a national clinical exam before the board issues a full license. Meeting those requirements opens the door to the vast majority of clinical positions in the state.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in New Mexico?
New Mexico behavioral health therapist roles are posted by State of New Mexico, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and CVS Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Mexico's large network of federally qualified health centers and tribal health programs also generates consistent openings alongside major systems like Presbyterian Healthcare Services and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences.
Which New Mexico cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas have the most behavioral health therapist openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque dominates the market as the state's largest metro and home to its flagship academic medical center and the majority of community mental health infrastructure, while Santa Fe draws demand from state government behavioral health agencies and Las Cruces is anchored by its border-region community health network and New Mexico State University health programs.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, and more than you might expect for a clinical role, because telehealth has become a mainstream delivery model for outpatient therapy in New Mexico, especially in underserved rural and tribal areas. About 40% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that shift. Individual and group talk therapy sessions are the parts of the role most commonly delivered via telehealth, while intake assessments and crisis services are more likely to remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or intern-level therapist roles at New Mexico's community mental health centers, where you can accrue supervised clinical hours toward full licensure while working. Employers like Agave Health and the University of New Mexico Psychiatric Center regularly bring on associate-level clinicians. Lateral moves from case manager, behavioral health technician, or peer support specialist roles are also common on-ramps. Holding a provisional license from the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board before you apply signals readiness and gives you a clear edge over candidates who have not yet started the credentialing process.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current New Mexico openings in one place. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license level, preferred setting, and location, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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