Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000-$72,000

Porch Light Health is seeking a qualified candidate to join our clinical team in

Albuquerque. This role will facilitate our outpatient therapy offering in Albuquerque and be an

integral part of our virtual group therapy program servicing the state. The therapist will also be a

part of expanding other clinical program initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a

growing team and be a part of developing evidenced based programs in substance use and

mental health care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about addiction treatment and the harm

reduction model as well as someone who is interested in a fast paced and flexible medical clinic

setting. The therapist will be responsible for screening and referring new patients to care as well

as providing ongoing individual and group therapy. Porch Light is seeking an independently

licensed therapist with experience providing clinical care. We also value experience developing

and implementing new programming.

This position is a unique opportunity to help grow our Medication for Addiction Treatment

(MAT) clinics in New Mexico. Porch Light Health is a low barrier / high access outpatient medical

clinic that treats all substance use disorders. This position entails working side by side with the

medical providers to provide support to our patients. We have multiple sites outside of ABQ that

our therapists serve through telehealth services.

Job duties and requirements as follows :

Responsibilities and duties :

Assess Patient Needs

Coordinate and treatment plan

Psychoeducation

Individual and group therapy

Brief interventions - Motivational Interviewing

Work in a fast paced medical clinic

Work in an integrated and multidisciplinary setting

Keep clinical documentation according to regulatory standards

Case management and referral services as needed

Support efforts to implement new programs

Qualifications and skills

LCSW, LPC, or other independent clinical licensure (additional LAS or CAS preferred)

Clinical experience in the area of SUD preferred, but not required

This position's pay range is : $60,000 to 72,000 per year, depending on education and

experience.

Discretionary and quarterly bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments,

recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible

employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental,

vision, paid time off, 401(K) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on

employment status. Details regarding specific benefits you may be eligible for will be discussed

during the hiring process. Porch Light Health is an NHSA approved site for the repayment of

student loans for qualified employees

Anticipated Application Window - This role is anticipated to close within 30 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, PLH may keep the application period open longer.