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)

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No