$0.00 Salary Not Available Licensed Clinician SPIN / Ramp by SPIN

Occupation:

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Location:

Deming, NM - 88030

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/20/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/24/2026

Expires:

09/19/2026 Job #: 961396 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Experience 36 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Position Overview The Licensed Clinician - A licensed clinician provides behavioral health assessment and diagnosis, therapy services, crisis intervention, engagement, and service coordination for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, mental health impairments, and/or substance abuse. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Follow SPINs Policies and Procedures, employee handbook and Code of Ethics Conduct outreach in the community to identify, engage, and support individuals experiencing homelessness, including those living in encampments, vehicles, shelters, streets, and places not meant for habitation. Complete behavioral health screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, safety assessments, and clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and applicable regulations. Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, brief counseling, safety planning, and warm handoffs to emergency, medical, psychiatric, substance use, and housing services as appropriate. Use trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered, strength-based, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and Housing First approaches. Develop individualized service plans that address behavioral health needs, housing barriers, income and benefits, identification documents, medical care, transportation, and other basic needs. Coordinate with shelters, hospitals, law enforcement partners, behavioral health providers, housing programs, benefits offices, and community-based organizations. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of outreach contacts, assessments, service plans, referrals, progress notes, and outcomes. Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, coordinated entry activities, and community outreach events. Support program reporting, quality improvement, compliance activities, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field. Current independent or associate-level clinical license, or eligibility for licensure, as required by state law, such as LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW, or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years' experience providing behavioral health services, crisis intervention, outreach, case coordination, or counseling to individuals with complex needs. Knowledge of homelessness, serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, trauma, poverty, domestic violence, and barriers to housing stability. Familiarity with Medicaid billing, CCSS and IOP standards, and peer support integration Ability to work in field-based settings and travel throughout the service area. Valid drivers license Ability to pass required background checks, credentialing, and agency training requirements. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or chronic health conditions. Experience with coordinated entry, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, street outreach, shelter services, or community behavioral health. Training in evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, and Housing First. Bilingual ability, especially Spanish and English, is preferred but not required. Familiarity with local housing, behavioral health, medical, benefits, and social service systems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong clinical assessment, engagement, advocacy, documentation, and coordination skills. Ability to build trust with individuals who may be reluctant to engage in services. Sound judgment in crisis situations and ability to respond calmly and professionally. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, participant dignity, and equity. Working Conditions This position requires regular work in community-based and outdoor settings, which mayinclude walking, driving, standing for extended periods, and engaging participants innontraditional service environments. The schedule may include early mornings, evenings,weekends, holidays, or emergency response hours based on program needs.