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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Medium, Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico, United States

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Location:

New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), 20 Mockingbird Drive, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034

Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Position Summary The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking one (1) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide non-personal healthcare services to adolescents at the New Sunrise Regional Treatment Center (NSRTC), a federally operated 24-bed residential facility. This role involves delivering a broad range of behavioral health services to Native American youth in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver direct clinical mental health services including evaluation, diagnosis, crisis intervention, referral, and psychotherapy to adolescents.

Apply evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, and EMDR.

Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans based on DSM-5 criteria.

Document services in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) using government-furnished equipment.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse professionals.

Participate in treatment planning meetings, clinical case conferences, and required training.

Provide written and verbal clinical summaries, reports, and updates as needed.

Address unique mental health needs specific to Native American youth and provide culturally relevant interventions.

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted

Independent LCSW License

in a U.S. state or territory.

Minimum 1 year of clinical experience with adolescents or in residential behavioral health settings.

Knowledge of behavioral health conditions affecting youth, including substance use disorders, trauma, and severe emotional disturbances.

Proficiency in DSM-5 and use of electronic health records.

Must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation and child protection screening.

Government-Furnished Resources

Office space, computer, scanner, phone, and access credentials (PIV Card) will be provided at NSRTC.

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