Mental Health Counselor Vine & Branch Behavioral Health Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time From $13,000 a month 9 days ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Supervisory support in social service case management Spanish Staff supervision Managing teams of therapists Managed care Team supervision Social service program staff supervision Employee relationship building English Medicaid health insurance Care planning in social services Practicing as a therapist supervisor Clinical documentation Organizational skills Leading team collaboration initiatives Medicaid regulations Medicaid Clinical documentation standards General management Full Job Description About Us Vine and Branch Behavioral Health is a growing behavioral health agency dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centered services to individuals and families throughout Southern New Mexico. We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Equivalent to serve as the Counselor for our agency. Position Responsibilities Serve as the Clinical Director for the agency. Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the Comprehensive Community Support Services program. Supervise paraprofessional Comprehensive Community Support Services staff. Review and approve clinical documentation, treatment plans, service plans, assessments, and progress notes. Ensure paraprofessional staff provide services within their authorized scope and in accordance with agency policies. Provide ongoing clinical guidance, case consultation, and support to Comprehensive Community Support Services staff. Conduct individual and group supervision as required. Assist staff with complex cases, client safety concerns, and clinical decision-making. Monitor documentation quality, timeliness, medical necessity, and compliance. Ensure services meet New Mexico Medicaid, managed care organization, licensing, and agency requirements. Assist with the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Support staff training, performance improvement, and corrective action when necessary. Participate in quality assurance, chart reviews, audits, and compliance activities. Coordinate care with healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and other members of the client's treatment team. Assist with assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and clinical recommendations when required. Help maintain a professional, ethical, and client-centered clinical environment. Required Qualifications Active New Mexico LCSW or LPCC license in good standing. Current Comprehensive Community Support Services certification. Experience supervising clinical staff or behavioral health paraprofessionals. Knowledge of New Mexico Medicaid behavioral health requirements. Strong understanding of clinical documentation, medical necessity, treatment planning, and compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to provide clear direction while maintaining a supportive working relationship with staff. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience serving as a Clinical Director or clinical supervisor. Experience overseeing a Comprehensive Community Support Services program. Experience working with Medicaid populations and underserved communities. Experience with audits, quality assurance, and chart reviews. Bilingual in English and Spanish. What We Offer Competitive compensation. Supportive executive leadership. The opportunity to help shape and lead a growing behavioral health agency. A meaningful role serving individuals and families throughout Southern New Mexico. The ability to build a strong clinical program while mentoring and supporting paraprofessional staff.

Pay:

From $13,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person