Mental Health Therapist - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

$6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapists to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) .

In this rewarding role, you will provide intensive outpatient therapy services for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions through individual, family, and group counseling, comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination. Working within a structured, evidence-based treatment model, you will help clients build the skills, support systems, and confidence needed to achieve long-term recovery and improved well-being.

If you are passionate about integrated behavioral health treatment and helping individuals create lasting change, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address both mental health and substance use needs.
• Provide individual, family, psychoeducational, and structured group therapy services.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety, and the Matrix Model.
• Develop relapse prevention, crisis management, and discharge plans that support long-term recovery.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, peer support staff, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Monitor client progress using evidence-based screening and assessment tools.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current New Mexico licensure as a mental health professional, including LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, LADAC, LPC, LMSW, LMHC, or other qualifying licensure.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing behavioral health treatment for individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Experience providing group therapy and delivering services aligned with evidence-based practices.
• Familiarity with evidence-based models for integrated care (e.g., Matrix Model, ASAM criteria, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) or substance use treatment settings.
• Formal training in the Matrix Model
• Experience working in community-based behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers, or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Navajo, or other language proficiency.

Why Join PMS?

• Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
• Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on client care and professional excellence.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus