MST Therapist Albuquerque and Sandoval County Surrounding areas

Behavioral / Mental Health Therapist (MST)

Location: Sandoval County & Albuquerque, New Mexico

(Albuquerque • Rio Rancho • Bernalillo • Placitas • Corrales • Jemez Springs • Cochiti Lake • Santa Ana Pueblo • Algodones • San Ysidro • Ponderosa • San Luis • Surrounding Communities)

Live in Albuquerque? Awesome.

Your commute just might include mountain views, pueblo communities, small towns, and neighborhoods where you'll make a real difference every single day.

Therapy Shouldn't Feel Like a Cubicle Job.

Because honestly...

Life doesn't happen in an office.

It happens:

• around kitchen tables
• during school drop-offs
• on front porches
• in living rooms
• in community parks
• and occasionally during a full-blown teenage meltdown about homework, curfews, or TikTok drama.

If you're the kind of therapist who believes real healing happens in real life not just inside four office walls keep reading.

We're looking for a minimum Master's level therapist who is compassionate, adaptable, energetic, and maybe just a little adventurous to work with youth and families across Sandoval County and Albuquerque.

This isn't "sit in an office and nod politely" therapy.

This is:

• relationship-building
• problem-solving
• community-based support
• crisis navigation
• teamwork
• laughter
• hard conversations
• and seeing families succeed right in front of you

And honestly?

That's exactly why people love this work.

What Your Days Might Actually Look Like

One morning you could be:

• helping a teen in Rio Rancho improve school attendance

By lunch:

• collaborating with a school counselor in Bernalillo

And later that afternoon:

• sitting at a kitchen table in Albuquerque helping a family finally communicate without yelling over each other.

No two days are exactly the same.

And that's the magic of it.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Providing therapy in clients' homes and throughout the community
• Working with youth ages 10–17 and their families navigating real-life challenges
• Helping families tackle:
• behavioral concerns
• school struggles
• substance use
• family conflict
• emotional and mental health challenges
• Meeting families where support is needed most homes, schools, parks, community centers, and beyond
• Collaborating with schools, courts, tribal communities, healthcare providers, and local organizations
• Having honest conversations that create meaningful change
• Managing a small caseload so you can focus on quality care instead of burnout
• Participating in weekly supervision and expert MST consultation (translation: you'll never be left figuring things out alone)
• Taking part in rotating crisis support when families need extra help outside regular hours

Your office?

It's wherever change is happening.

You'll Probably Love This Job If You...

• Believe therapy should happen in the real world
• Want work that actually feels meaningful
• Prefer movement, people, and purpose over sitting at a desk all day
• Are creative, flexible, and can think on your feet
• Want to help youth and families build lasting change
• Enjoy work that challenges you in the best possible way
• Want a career that keeps you engaged, connected, and inspired

Bonus points if you can stay calm during:

• teenage sarcasm
• family chaos
• barking dogs during home visits
• GPS reroutes in rural areas
• and the occasional "I don't need therapy" speech from a 15-year-old

The Must-Haves

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active New Mexico license preferred:
• LMHC
• LAMFT
• LMSW
• LISW
• LPCC
• LCSW
• Reliable transportation (you'll be traveling throughout Sandoval County and Albuquerque)
• Cultural humility and respect for diverse families and tribal communities
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a supportive team
• Willingness to learn and grow within the MST evidence-based model

What You Get (Besides an Incredibly Rewarding Career)

• Flexible scheduling
• Small caseloads
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Extensive training in Multisystemic Therapy (MST) one of the most respected evidence-based behavioral health models in the country
• A supportive team that genuinely wants you to succeed
• Leadership that understands community mental health work is hard and important

And the best part?

You'll actually get to SEE the impact of your work.

Not months later.

Not hidden in paperwork.

Right in front of you.

Ready to Do Therapy Differently?

If you're ready to get out of the office, into the community, and do work that is challenging, meaningful, fast-paced, and genuinely life-changing for youth and families across Sandoval County and Albuquerque

We'd love to meet you. Send us your resume and let's start the conversation. Because therapy can be impactful, community-centered and still be a job you genuinely enjoy showing up for every day.