Mental Health Jobs in Albuquerque, NM
Mental health jobs in Albuquerque are in strong demand across the Uptown medical corridor, Downtown, and the University of New Mexico area, with steady openings in community behavioral health, hospital systems, and outpatient clinics. Employers hiring right now include Affect Therapeutics, Seeds of Joy Psychiatry, and State of New Mexico. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Healthy Families of Albuquerque has been in business for 24+ years. We offer unique services with highly qualified licensed therapists who are dedicated to helping people achieve optimum emotional health. Together our team is trained in some of the most successful techniques known to the therapy world.
General Summary
The Billing Specialist is a really important job! Because of this role, everyone in the company gets paid. Our Medical Billing Specialist manages all aspects of billing, insurance verifications and collections.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes the electronic health records system (Therapy Notes) to submit, process and post all claims and copayments
- Prepares paper claims
- Follows up on unpaid claims
- Works with insurance companies to file and appeal claims
- Conducts insurance verifications with communication back to clients
- Reconciles payments
- Manages collections and payment plans
- Prepares and makes bank deposits
- Uploads insurance information to client’s charts
- Assists clinicians and patients with billing related questions/concerns
- Runs reports in the system, as requested
- Follows internal processes along with best practices.
- Completes all work accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains HIPAA compliance – Observes strict patient confidentiality in all situations.
- Promptly communicates with Management if issues occur
- Attends companywide meetings
- Assists with administrative projects and tasks to support the team
- Is professional, organized, positive, friendly, prompt and helpful
- Is proactive, multitasks and manages workload with minimal supervision
- All other duties as assigned by ManagementRequirements
- Education and Experience:
- Experience working with Mental Health CPT codes preferred but not required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience doing Medical Billing
- High School diploma
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of insurance
- Understanding of medical terminology and billing codes
- Computer Savvy with fluency in Microsoft Office products
Necessary Attributes:
- Keen attention to detail
- Responsible, dependable and self-motivated
- Professional
- Customer service oriented
- Works well under pressure and be able to meets deadlines
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Able to multitask and work with minimal supervision
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions:
- An office environment with some local travel
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting for extended periods
- Must have excellent hearing, vision (must see color and fine details) and hand-eye coordination
- Lots of typing – repetitive motions of hands, fingers and wrists (typing)
- Low to moderate noise level
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Must have reliable transportation
Pay:
Depends on experience and certification
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume through Indeed.com or on our website at www.HEALTHYFAMILIESABQ.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical Billing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Mental Health Jobs in Albuquerque: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health job in Albuquerque?
Focus your search on Albuquerque's community behavioral health centers, federally qualified health centers, and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences campus, which together drive the bulk of local hiring. The Uptown medical corridor and Downtown nonprofit sector also concentrate openings. Candidates with experience in crisis intervention, substance use treatment, or bilingual Spanish-English counseling have a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire mental healths in Albuquerque?
Employers hiring mental healths in Albuquerque right now include Affect Therapeutics, Seeds of Joy Psychiatry, and State of New Mexico, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Albuquerque's hiring landscape is anchored by hospital networks, tribal health programs, and community mental health organizations that serve the city's diverse and underserved populations.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Albuquerque?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on the role. Direct clinical work, crisis response, and residential positions are almost always on-site, while care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth therapy roles offer more flexibility. About 64% of mental health openings tied to Albuquerque are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth roles are the most consistently remote option in this market.
How can I get a mental health job in Albuquerque with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Albuquerque is a behavioral health technician or peer support specialist role, which community mental health centers and residential programs hire without advanced credentials. Organizations serving Albuquerque's unhoused population and substance use recovery programs regularly bring on entry-level staff. Bilingual Spanish-English ability and lived experience with behavioral health are genuine differentiators that local employers weigh heavily.
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