THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Therapist provides therapeutic functions to include assisting patients in meeting their biopsychosocial needs while enabling them to achieve their optimal level of emotional heålth. Consultation, teaching, individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, information and•refenals as needed are provided. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically rela.ted mental health field and possess one of the, following New Mexico licenses: licensed professional mental health counselor (LPC); licensed master's social worker (LMSW); licensed art therapist (LAT); or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC); licensed clinical social work (LCSW); licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC); or licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). A minimum of one year of clinical and chemical dependency counseling experience preferred. SKILLS: Must have strong clinical assessment skills and have knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for long periods (up to 8 hours). Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to reach above and below the waist, turn, twist and manipulate small tools (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, safe, fax machine). Ability to move frequently in the completion ofjob requirements. Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks. Ability to handle multiple proj ects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice. Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a clinically rela.ted mental health field and possess one of the, following New Mexico licenses: licensed professional mental health counselor (LPC); licensed master's social worker (LMSW); licensed art therapist (LAT); or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC); licensed clinical social work (LCSW); licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC); or licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). A minimum of one year of clinical and chemical dependency counseling experience preferred. SKILLS: Must have strong clinical assessment skills and have knowledge of therapeutic planning and techniques. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for long periods (up to 8 hours). Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to reach above and below the waist, turn, twist and manipulate small tools (copier, computer, telephone, calculator, safe, fax machine). Ability to move frequently in the completion ofjob requirements. Ability to handle a variety of repetitive tasks. Ability to handle multiple proj ects and tasks under deadlines and with short notice.