Group Therapy Therapist

Group Therapy Therapist

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+)

Position: Full-Time

Independent License Salary: $70,000 - $84,700 (3 levels based on experience and education)

FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt

Reports To: Program Manager

Department: Outpatient Services

Job Summary

We are seeking an independently licensed mental health counselor (LPCC or LMFT) to serve as a Group Therapy Therapist to provide direct clinical services through facilitating and supervising evidence-based group therapy within our Outpatient Services. This position focuses on delivering high-quality therapeutic groups to diverse populations while maintaining clinical integrity, documentation compliance, and adherence to evidence-based practices. The Group Therapy Therapist Lead ensures participant outcomes and therapeutic quality across all group programming.

What You'll Do:

• Facilitate therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based modalities appropriate to identified participant needs (e.g., psycho-educational groups, process groups, skill-building groups, DBT skills groups)
• Provide group therapy and relevant services in alignment with agency and contract standards
• Oversee and supervise non-independently licensed clinicians and paraprofessionals in the provision of Group Therapy
• Maintain timely and accurate client record documentation in the EHR system for all group participants, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, agency policies, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure continuity of care and access to services for group participants
• Collaborate with team members regard client care and group progress
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation within group settings when needed
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team including clinical supervisors, case managers, peer support workers, and community support workers
• Maintain therapeutic presence and modeling of respect, professionalism, and clinical integrity with clients and colleagues

What You Need:

• Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling or Family and Marriage Therapy
• Current Independent New Mexico State License (LPCC or LMFT)
• Certification in Clinical Supervision, or willingness to obtain certification within two months of hire
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly
• Willingness to work non traditional hours
• Strong emotional resilience and stress management skills
• Capacity to make rapid and sound clinical decisions as needed

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)