Counselor Jobs in New Mexico
Counselor jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in behavioral health, school-based services, and substance use treatment, with steady demand across entry-level, licensed, and supervisory roles. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces account for the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Presbyterian Healthcare Services, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. The most consistently sought specialties are mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and school counseling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Why does the job exist?
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons who are blind or low vision in order that they may obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
How does it get done?
Incumbent determines an applicant's eligibility for Commission services; identifies any and all disabilities and medical conditions that may represent impediments to employment; coordinates adjustment counseling; coordinates blindness skills training; conducts a career assessment to identify a vocational goal that is consistent with the client's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice; jointly develops an Individualized Plan for Employment that describes the services that are necessary to achieve the vocational goal; coordinates the delivery of the services described in the Individualized Plan for Employment; and provides and coordinates job placement services as necessary.
Who are the customers?
Persons with blindness or low vision, family members, school personnel, and employers.
Ideal Candidate
Persons with blindness or low vision, family members, school personnel, and employers.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related degree as referenced by NMAC.
Employment Requirements
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required within service territory, including occasional overnight travel using agency vehicles.
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Agency Contact Information: Chelsea Talamante Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
SHARE is currently working on a system update for applicants who use screen readers. A screen reader is a software application that enables people with visual impairments to use a computer. Screen readers work closely with the computer's operating system to provide information about icons, menus, dialogue boxes, files and folders. If you are applying with a screen reader and need assistance, please contact Chelsea Talamante at (505) 476-4460.
This posting is used for ongoing recruitment and may closed at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to persons who are blind or low vision in order that they may obtain, maintain, or advance in employment.
How does it get done?
Incumbent determines an applicant's eligibility for Commission services; identifies any and all disabilities and medical conditions that may represent impediments to employment; coordinates adjustment counseling; coordinates blindness skills training; conducts a career assessment to identify a vocational goal that is consistent with the client's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice; jointly develops an Individualized Plan for Employment that describes the services that are necessary to achieve the vocational goal; coordinates the delivery of the services described in the Individualized Plan for Employment; and provides and coordinates job placement services as necessary.
Who are the customers?
Persons with blindness or low vision, family members, school personnel, and employers.
Ideal Candidate
Persons with blindness or low vision, family members, school personnel, and employers.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Vocational Rehabilitation, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related degree as referenced by NMAC.
Employment Requirements
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Regularly works with individuals with secondary disabilities, some of which resulting in challenging behaviors. Occasionally exposed to service animals. Regular travel is required within service territory, including occasional overnight travel using agency vehicles.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Chelsea Talamante Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in counselor jobs across New Mexico.
- Active New Mexico Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LPC-Associate credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field
- Experience delivering individual or group therapy in a clinical or school setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency preferred for many New Mexico positions
Counselor Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a counselor in New Mexico?
You must obtain licensure through the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, which oversees the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. The path requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field, completion of supervised post-graduate clinical hours as an LPC-Associate, and passing the National Counselor Examination. School counselors follow a separate route through the New Mexico Public Education Department's licensure process.
Which companies hire counselors in New Mexico?
New Mexico counselor roles are posted by State of New Mexico, CHRISTUS Health, and Cenikor Foundation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Mexico's strong public-sector and nonprofit behavioral health infrastructure means tribal organizations, community mental health centers, and state agencies are among the most consistent sources of openings.
Which New Mexico cities have the most counselor jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington are the cities with the most counselor openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems, university-affiliated clinics, and behavioral health networks, while Santa Fe's state government offices and Las Cruces' border-region health and education infrastructure drive demand in those markets.
Are there remote counselor jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many counselor roles require in-person client contact. About 12% of counselor openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the broader telehealth expansion in the state. Roles in case management, employee assistance programs, and certain school consultation positions are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a counselor in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as an LPC-Associate, which allows supervised clinical work while you complete your post-graduate hours toward full licensure. Large employers like the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services regularly bring on associate-level counselors for their supervised training programs. Adjacent roles such as case manager, mental health technician, or community health worker are common lateral moves that build the clinical hours and references needed to advance.
Where can I find and apply to counselor jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to counselor jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and the rest of the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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