New Mexico Corrections Department
Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Behavioral Health Therapist (NMCD #71392)

Onsite$68,890 - $103,334/yrPosted Sep 26, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$68,890 - $103,334/yr
Posted
Sep 26, 2026
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About this role

Salary

 

$33.12 - $49.68 Hourly

$68,886 - $103,330 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C9

Posting Details

 
*APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $41.66 per hour.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position provides evidenced based behavioral health treatment for individuals by providing group treatment, individual treatment and psychoeducation. The position provides a wide range of treatment including but not limited to substance abuse treatment, relationship difficulties, trauma, mental illness and crisis intervention. The incumbent will provide Mental Health Treatment for diagnosed mental health disorders; aid individuals/groups by providing best practices and evidence-based interventions; and provide for individuals dealing with addictions, substance dependency, relationship difficulties, and issues associated with mental, emotional and behavioral health.

How does it get done?

 
*  Assesses inmates to aid in determining diagnosis, treatment needs, and recommendations.
*  Provides direct treatment of inmates using various psychotherapeutic modalities and group treatment, individual treatment, and psychoeducation.

Who are the customers?

 
The New Mexico Corrections Department

Ideal Candidate

 
Experience in the following:
*   Administering, scoring and interpreting any type of psychological test instruments
*   Administering, scoring and interpreting the MMPI-2
*   Performing interviews of candidates for employment in public safety and security positions
*   Providing training or a course of instruction

Minimum Qualification

 
Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT; or provisional licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, or temporary licensure in New Mexico as an LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, or LPAT, with full licensure obtained within one (1) year of hire; and one (1) year of experience related to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Department of Public Safety only: Applicants must be fully licensed.

Employment Requirements

 
This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information:Liz Tapia, HR at 575-472-1001, [email protected], Email

Agency Contact Information: Desiree Bradley at 575-472-1001, [email protected] , Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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