Behavioral Health Therapist (CYFD/JJS #33500)

Posting Details

At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives or children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future.

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 and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

This Position will provide evidence-based screening, assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to incarcerated juveniles. This position will access and evaluate diagnostic and behavioral therapeutic programs. This position will develop and implement evidence-based treatment for juveniles in our custody. Experience working with male and female adolescents, trauma informed treatment, and experience working with violent offenders is preferred.

How does it get done?

Provide evidence-based screening, assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to incarcerated juveniles. This position will access and evaluate diagnostic and behavioral therapeutic programs. This position will be required to develop and implement evidence-based interventions in a continuum of care of juveniles.

Who are the customers?

Clients who are adjudicated to a JJS Facility.

Ideal Candidate

Clients who are adjudicated to a JJS Facility.

Minimum Qualification

Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains 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.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Correctional setting with potential risk from juvenile actions. This position requires on-call and flexible hours. Some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Ralph E. Espinoza, (505) 841-4205. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.