Mental Health Clinician Jobs in New Mexico
Mental Health Clinician jobs in New Mexico concentrate in community behavioral health centers, tribal health programs, state-run psychiatric facilities, and federally qualified health centers, with demand at every level from associate-licensed counselors to fully licensed clinical social workers and psychologists. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces account for the largest share of openings, where established employers such as Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico Health Sciences, and Behavioral Health Services Inc. maintain consistent hiring. Substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent mental health are the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Whole Self Counseling is a social justice-informed therapy group private practice that empowers people of color to radically improve relationships with themselves and the world around them in order to live with authenticity and joy. We are woman- and BIPOC-owned as well as LGBTQ+- and HAES-aligned. Whole Self Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer that deeply honors and values diversity and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind.
Duties
The therapist is responsible for providing services to clients in an in-person setting. This includes counseling, education and support; treatment planning/treatment; case management; evaluations, referrals and more. The therapist will be responsible for the development of therapeutic interventions that are appropriate to client needs and goals as well as developing effective strategies to achieve them.
Detailed job duties include:
- Provide mental health support to clients in an in-person setting
- Establish positive, trusting rapport with clients
- Create individualized treatment plans according to client needs and circumstances
- Conduct ongoing assessments of client progress
Qualifications
- Must align with Whole Self Counseling’s values of trauma-informed, compassionate, sustainable (we are almost completely paperless!), client-centered, culturally-competent, non-shaming-or-judging mental health care
- Commitment to social justice and decolonization of therapy practice/access
- Adherence to a professional code of ethics
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field
- Must be licensed by the NM licensure board as an independent practitioner (e.g., LCSW, LPCC, LFMT, etc.)
Related skills
- Active listening skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Sensitivity
- Verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary beginning at $60 per client seen
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Supervision and case consultation offered for all therapists
- A flexible work schedule
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Annual CEU stipend
- Opportunities for advancement
- A comfortable, compassionate, fun workplace
Full-time position comes with benefits and the expectation you will have 25 client contact hours a week. This is a W-2 position.
Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@wholeselfnm.com or apply through Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to see at least 25 clients per week as a full-time clinician??
Work Location: In person
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health clinician jobs across New Mexico.
- Active New Mexico license issued by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or equivalent board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a behavioral health setting
- Proficiency completing clinical documentation and maintaining records in electronic health record systems
- Ability to conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community or home-based client sites
Mental Health Clinician Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health clinician in New Mexico?
The standard path is to earn a master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work, then pursue licensure through the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board or the New Mexico Social Work Examiners Board depending on your discipline. Most clinical licenses require supervised post-degree hours and a board-approved examination such as the National Counselor Exam or the ASWB Clinical exam before independent practice is granted.
Which companies hire mental health clinicians in New Mexico?
New Mexico mental health clinician roles are posted by Blue Rose Consulting Group, Delfina, and Whole Self Counseling and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Mexico's network of community mental health centers, tribal health departments, and federally qualified health centers also generates steady openings across rural and urban areas alike.
Which New Mexico cities have the most mental health clinician jobs?
New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Tohatchi have the most mental health clinician openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque dominates because of its concentration of large hospital systems, university training programs, and state agency offices, while Santa Fe and Las Cruces attract hiring from regional community health centers and state government behavioral health programs serving surrounding communities.
Are there remote mental health clinician jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, and telehealth has made remote work more common in this field than in most clinical roles. About 100% of mental health clinician openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting expanded telehealth infrastructure across the state. Intake coordination, care management, and outpatient therapy for established clients are the functions most frequently offered in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a mental health clinician in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an associate-licensed position, such as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate or Licensed Master Social Worker role, which New Mexico allows candidates to hold while accumulating supervised clinical hours toward full licensure. Community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers across New Mexico regularly hire at this level. Completing a practicum or internship placement at organizations like UNM Behavioral Health or a tribal health program also builds the site-specific experience that hiring managers prioritize.
Where can I find and apply to mental health clinician jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to mental health clinician jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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