Therapist - Mobile Crisis (CCBHC Expansion) (80-70)

La clinica de familia (Lcdf) is a fqhc with several locations in southern new mexico. For over 40 years, we have provided services to the residents of southern new mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what la clinica de familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Exempt: $64,118 to $80,813

Job Summary

With the expansion of LCDF services as a newly designated Certified Behavioral Health Community Center, we are creating a Mobile Crisis Response Team. This position will provide assessment, diagnostic evaluation, crisis intervention, case management, and therapeutic services for individuals, families, and groups; coordinates with and provides education to support system and community agencies in relation to patient care, assists in staff orientation and training; assists in team supervision and provides feedback to assist in planning, development, and implementation of services for their program.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of various modes of psychotherapy and evidence-based practices, especially crisis intervention and short-term models using individual, group, and familial approaches.
• Skill in assessment procedures, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic treatment, and case management practices including follow-up and closure.
• Ability to establish therapeutic alliance with clients and their families.
• Ability to work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team and with the public.
• Assesses and incorporates culture into assessment and treatment processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Actively seek feedback and supervision, and engage in personal reflection and self-correction.
• Acknowledges impact of own feelings and cultural values on practice.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and state laws.
• Knowledge of and adheres to state reporting and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with patients.
• Assesses for trauma and engages in trauma informed practices.
• Formulates realistic, patient centered treatment goals and evaluate progress toward goals.