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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Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. Will organize and coordinate Case Management services for residential youth in the Crisis Stabilization program. Will meet with CYFD weekly to coordinate exit plans for clients. Will be an onsite supervisor overseeing day-to-day programming, scheduling, intakes, and other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 21 years old. Bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited university and have one-year relevant experience with the target population; or an associate degree and have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the target population; or a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED) test and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the target population, and a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in a residential setting.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and ability to work efficiently with public and private agency professionals.
• Broad knowledge of assessment, service planning and service coordination in working with adolescents and families.
• Ability to establish an effective professional manner in all dealings with clients and the public.
• Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high moral standards and proper oral/written communication skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions, quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to use discretion in all facets of work-related situations.
• Possess the ability to meet all deadlines while multi-tasking.
• Broad knowledge and experience in working with adolescents and their families.
• Must keep abreast of modern techniques and methods used in working with youth in a residential setting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):
• Will complete all referrals, interviews, and intakes for youth entering residential services.
• Will assign staff to work with certain youth in the facility.
• Will hold primary responsibility for coordinating ALL services and clinical care for residential youth, including assisting with referrals, and accessing other needed services.
• Will provide life and social skills training that address goals specifically in budgeting, resume writing, job interviewing skills, etc.
• Will provide Case Management Services consisting of a variety of interventions.
• Will provide Case Management Services including assistance with identifying and coordinating services and support identified in an individual’s service plan; supporting an individual and family in crisis situations; and providing individual interventions to develop or enhance an individual’s ability to make informed and independent choices.
• Will work with the assigned therapist to develop a comprehensive safety plan for each client.
• Will review and approve notes from residential staff.
• Will coordinate and facilitate treatment team meetings as indicated in the service plan.
• Will monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Will provide maintenance services for clients that have stabilized and are not in need of intensive services.
• Will maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Will perform other duties that directly promote client well-being and self-sufficiency.
• Will serve in a day-to-day supervisory role overseeing both Residential Staff and youth in program.
• Supervisory duties will include, but are not limited to; overseeing staff schedule, responding to day-to-day crisis calls, advising the Program Manager regarding technical and/or clinical incidents that need to be addressed, ensure policies and procedures are being followed, participate and/or facilitate staff meetings, ensure reports and files are completed and submitted in a timely manner, consult with and take direction from Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with Youth Development, Inc. employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality.
Good general health. Physical will be required at time of hire.
Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required.
Frequent travel is required. Valid driver’s license and proof of satisfactory car insurance are required.
Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager in correspondence with the Case Manager.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. Will organize and coordinate Case Management services for residential youth in the Crisis Stabilization program. Will meet with CYFD weekly to coordinate exit plans for clients. Will be an onsite supervisor overseeing day-to-day programming, scheduling, intakes, and other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 21 years old. Bachelor’s degree in human service field from an accredited university and have one-year relevant experience with the target population; or an associate degree and have a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the target population; or a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED) test and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the target population, and a minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in a residential setting.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and ability to work efficiently with public and private agency professionals.
• Broad knowledge of assessment, service planning and service coordination in working with adolescents and families.
• Ability to establish an effective professional manner in all dealings with clients and the public.
• Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high moral standards and proper oral/written communication skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions, quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to use discretion in all facets of work-related situations.
• Possess the ability to meet all deadlines while multi-tasking.
• Broad knowledge and experience in working with adolescents and their families.
• Must keep abreast of modern techniques and methods used in working with youth in a residential setting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):
• Will complete all referrals, interviews, and intakes for youth entering residential services.
• Will assign staff to work with certain youth in the facility.
• Will hold primary responsibility for coordinating ALL services and clinical care for residential youth, including assisting with referrals, and accessing other needed services.
• Will provide life and social skills training that address goals specifically in budgeting, resume writing, job interviewing skills, etc.
• Will provide Case Management Services consisting of a variety of interventions.
• Will provide Case Management Services including assistance with identifying and coordinating services and support identified in an individual’s service plan; supporting an individual and family in crisis situations; and providing individual interventions to develop or enhance an individual’s ability to make informed and independent choices.
• Will work with the assigned therapist to develop a comprehensive safety plan for each client.
• Will review and approve notes from residential staff.
• Will coordinate and facilitate treatment team meetings as indicated in the service plan.
• Will monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Will provide maintenance services for clients that have stabilized and are not in need of intensive services.
• Will maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Will perform other duties that directly promote client well-being and self-sufficiency.
• Will serve in a day-to-day supervisory role overseeing both Residential Staff and youth in program.
• Supervisory duties will include, but are not limited to; overseeing staff schedule, responding to day-to-day crisis calls, advising the Program Manager regarding technical and/or clinical incidents that need to be addressed, ensure policies and procedures are being followed, participate and/or facilitate staff meetings, ensure reports and files are completed and submitted in a timely manner, consult with and take direction from Program Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with Youth Development, Inc. employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality.
Good general health. Physical will be required at time of hire.
Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required.
Frequent travel is required. Valid driver’s license and proof of satisfactory car insurance are required.
Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager in correspondence with the Case Manager.
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Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in New Mexico
A snapshot from current New Mexico openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Blue Rose Consulting Group16
- State of New Mexico9
- Eastern New Mexico Medical Center4
- Southwest CARE Center2
- Generations Ministry Trust2G
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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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 Blue Rose Consulting Group, State of New Mexico, and Eastern New Mexico Medical Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Las Cruces, and Santa Teresa 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 15% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of August 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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