Non-Independent (Supervised) Therapist

Independently Licensed Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Waves Behavioral Health is looking to hire an INDEPENDENTLY Licensed Therapist
who currently possesses their LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT. Only qualified licensed
candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please indicate on your resume the level
of licensure achieved. All licenses must be current and active to provide services in
New Mexico.

Waves provides clinical treatment to children, adults, and families through clinical
modalities that are evidence based and trauma informed.

The clinician must have a working knowledge of basic computer functions and be
capable of developing competency with an Electronic Health Record System (EHR).
The clinician must also have a background in or currently working with children,
adults, families and/or Neurodivergences.

The clinical therapist will be subject to the general supervision, advice, and direction
of their immediate supervisor.

A background and/or thorough knowledge of Neurodivergence and the needs of this
population is essential and required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides clinical treatment to children and adults using individual, group and
  family therapy.
• Perform a thorough assessment of the client and/or the family using various
  clinical assessment instruments.
• Clinical therapist will create a full and complete treatment plan including long-
  term and short-term measurable goals for the client to include diagnosis
  evidenced based treatment modality to be utilized, plan and discharge criteria.
  This will be presented to the client after the assessment sessions and the
  client will sign the presented treatment plan for records. The treatment plan
  will be re-evaluated every three months and adjusted as necessary.
• Create and maintain accurate and current documentation of each session
  through the electronic health records system.
• Clinical Therapist is responsible for maintaining an accurate and full calendar
  with correct billing session codes for each session. Calendars are to be
  updated reflecting appointments scheduled 6 weeks out.
• Attend all mandatory staffing’s.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Initiative
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Thoroughness
• Reflective Capacity
• Self-Care Awareness and Practice

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• The clinical therapist will meet with their supervisor once weekly for individual
  supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the clinical therapist will work with
children, adults and/or families that may require frequent movement from a seated
position to standing and interactive play that can be conducted on the floor or with
various toys and tools to provide treatment.

Clinical therapist may experience clients with high emotional needs that express
quickly and be required to help guide self-regulation and decrease heightened
activity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by a clinical therapist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time licensed clinical position. Expected work hours are 30+ billable
sessions per week to include completed notes.

No travel is expected for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, related program or Ph.D. in
  psychology.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ experience providing direct services to children and families.
• Experience and training in Neurodivergence.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• State license or registration to meet the requirements of a qualified mental
  health professional.
• Independently licensed clinical therapist must have received their LPCC,
  LCSW, or LMFT designated by the State of New Mexico.
• Clinical Therapist will abide by all NCC and NASW ethical mandates and
  codes.
• Clinical Therapist is a mandated reporter and will abide by the State of New
  Mexico mandates on reporting child abuse, neglect or maltreatment.
• Abide by Waves Behavioral Health policy for suicide, homicide and risky
  behavior reporting and intervention.
• All clinical therapists must agree to a basic background check and receive a
  clear background check to work with the children and families.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this
job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.

PAY/ BENEFITS

Based upon licensure and other additional certifications.
Medical, Dental, Sick Leave and PTO is available to full-time staff.

JOB TYPE

Full-time & Part-time

LOCATION

• Rio Rancho, NM
• Albuquerque, NM

LICENSE

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)

Community Support Woker (CCSS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Waves Behavioral Health is looking to hire a part-time Community Support Worker.
The Community Support Worker coordinates and provides services and resources to
the individuals and families necessary to promote recovery, rehabilitation, and
resiliency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

• Address goals in areas such as parenting skills, training, and behavior
  management,
• Assist with independent living.
• Learning, socializing and recreation.
• Community Support Workers will create a full and complete treatment plan
  including long-term and short-term measurable goals for the client. The
  treatment plan will be re-evaluated every three months and adjusted as
  necessary.
• Create and maintain accurate and current documentation of each session
  through the electronic health records system.
• Community Support Workers are responsible for maintaining an accurate and
  full calendar with correct billing session codes for each session. Calendars are
  to be updated reflecting appointments scheduled 6 weeks out.
• Attend all mandatory staffing’s.

COMPETENCIES

• Self-Initiative
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Thoroughness
• Reflective Capacity
• Self-Care Awareness and Practice

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• The Community Support Worker will meet with their supervisor once weekly
  for individual supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position, the Community Support Worker will work
with children, adults and/or families that may require frequent movement from a
seated position to standing and interactive play that can be conducted on the floor or
with various toys and tools to provide treatment.

Community Support Worker may experience clients with high emotional needs that
express quickly and be required to help guide self-regulation and decrease
heightened activity.

Work duties may be required to completed in the community, in the homes of clients,
as well as in an office setting.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by a Community Support Worker to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part-time position. Expected work hours are 20+ billable sessions per week
to include completed notes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years old; and
• High School graduate or have a General Education development (GED)
• Or associate degree in approved curriculum in behavioral health, or related
  field
• Or three years of working experience in behavioral health working with the
  target population; or shall be certified as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services field from an accredited university and
  one (1) year relevant experience working with the target population

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid NM Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Community Support Workers are a mandated reporter and will abide by the
  State of New Mexico mandates on reporting child abuse, neglect or
  maltreatment.
• Abide by Waves Behavioral Health policy for suicide, homicide and risky
  behavior reporting and intervention.
• All Community Support Workers must agree to a basic background check and
  receive a clear background check to work with the children and families.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this
job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.

PAY/ BENEFITS

Based upon licensure and other additional certifications.
Medical, Dental, Sick Leave and PTO is available to full-time staff.