Join Our Play Therapy Team at The Community Lighthouse! Full-Time | Albuquerque and Rio Rancho At The Community Lighthouse (TCL), we believe in the power of play. Through experiential, trauma-informed play therapy, we help children and families heal, grow, and break cycles of trauma. Our mission is simple but profound: to heal the world—one child, one family, one therapist at a time. We're searching for passionate clinicians who want to specialize in Play Therapy within a supportive, positive, and growth-focused environment. Why Choose TCL? Because you deserve a workplace that nurtures you , just as you nurture your clients. At TCL, you'll experience: A culture of teamwork, encouragement, and genuine support A workplace grounded in healing, creativity, and connection Leaders who value, respect, and protect their clinicians Opportunities to grow personally and professionally as a play therapist "The culture here is amazing! There's such a strong sense of teamwork." "Management is exceptional. I feel valued, supported, and guided." Play Therapy Roles Available Full-Time Play Therapist Work directly with children, teens, and families using play-based and experiential models Standard weekday schedule 31 hours of availability No evening or weekend availability required Must hold or be eligible to apply for Masters level license in New Mexico LMHC or LPCC LMSW or LCSW AMFT or LMFT What You'll Do As a dedicated Play Therapist, you will: Conduct assessments and develop individualized play-based treatment plans Provide experiential, evidence-based, trauma-informed play therapy Create a safe, expressive therapeutic space for children and families Collaborate with peers and supervisors to strengthen clinical skills Complete documentation in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards Contribute to a team that values your emotional, clinical, and personal wellbeing Training & Development (PAID!) We invest deeply in our clinicians—especially our play therapists. You'll receive paid training and certifications in: Experiential Play Therapy (EPT) Trauma-Focused Play Approaches Attachment-based Models (including Circle of Security) Additional evidence-based practices relevant to child and family work
Includes:
✔ Paid training time ✔ Paid CEUs ✔ Weekly supervision and ongoing clinical support Compensation W-2 Position (not contractor): includes paid admin time, supervision, training, PTO, and full benefits. LicensureHourly RateWeekend Differential
LMHC / LMSW / AMFT
$40
LPCC / LCSW / LMFT
$50
- 65/hr +$10/hr We welcome clinicians with temporary or provisional licenses !
Our Values We are guided by our BRIGHT values, which shape our work with families and with each other: Be the Example Relationships First Inspire Play Growth & Curiosity Health & Wellness Talk with Clarity ❤️ Ready to Make a Difference Through Play? If you're looking for a values-driven workplace where play, connection, and healing come together—we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to children across the Albuquerque community. Because at TCL, healing begins with our team …and play is where the magic happens. Benefits Paid training Paid CEUs to support ongoing education Flexible schedules
- weekdays, evenings and weekends Growth opportunities
- Advance your skills and career Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Paid admin time & supervision
- Your time is valued Paid sick leave
- Your resilience matters, and you can use your sick leave as needed for rest, self-care, or personal well-being
DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIP
Additional Full-time Benefits
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
for out of state relocation Medical, Vision, Dental 10k Life Insurance
- (0 cost to you) Paid Parental leave after 1 year of employment 6 PAID
HOLIDAYS 401K