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El Centro Family Health

Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist or Licensed Substance Abuse Associate

El Centro Family Health, Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States, 87701

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Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist or Licensed Substance Abuse Associate

Available 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Position Overview

The

Behavioral Health Therapist

role is licensed at a post‑master's degree level. This counselor primarily provides brief and intensive therapy to individuals, children, adolescents, families, and/or groups to ameliorate identified problems and restore the skills and abilities needed to manage life and interact positively with family and community. Responsibilities

Provide brief and intensive individual and group counseling to clients of all ages. Conduct family and couples counseling. Use therapeutic interventions to address a range of behavioral health issues. Offer crisis intervention and advocacy as needed. Perform substance‑abuse screenings and deliver related support services. Education

Graduation from an approved and accredited school with a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another related field. Associate degree in an addiction‑related field for the Licensed Substance Abuse Associate. License and Certification

Current license in New Mexico at the master's level (e.g., LMSW, LPC). CPR certification required. Preferred: LCSW or LPCC; Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC). Experience

Completion of internships during or after achieving the master’s degree under appropriate supervision. One to three years of experience working with substance‑abuse issues. Experience with treatment of substance abuse, group work, and family/couples counseling. Preferred Attributes

Bi‑lingual: proficiency in English and Spanish. Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Full-time Job Function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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