Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor – Roswell (Trauma-Focused)

Location: Roswell, NM
Organization: Adult & Teen Challenge of New Mexico (ATCNM)
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Adult & Teen Challenge of New Mexico (ATCNM) is seeking a Primary Mental Health Counselor for our Roswell Women’s Program. This role will focus on providing trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health counseling to women in a residential recovery setting.

The counselor will provide intake and diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and psychotherapy groups, with a strong emphasis on treating trauma, co-occurring mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. The role integrates clinical best practices with Christian values, supporting whole-person healing: mind, body, and spirit.

This position serves as the primary mental health provider for the women’s program and plays a key role in shaping the clinical direction of services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Intake and Diagnostic Evaluation

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, including trauma history, presenting concerns, and treatment needs.
• Complete accurate diagnostic evaluations and establish appropriate clinical diagnoses.
• Develop initial treatment recommendations and collaborate with the treatment team.

2. Individual Counseling (Trauma-Focused)

• Provide individual therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
• Address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Integrate Christian principles in a clinically appropriate and respectful manner to support emotional and spiritual growth.

3. Psychotherapy Group Services

• Facilitate and lead psychotherapy groups for women in the residential program.
• Develop and implement group curricula focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental health stabilization.
• Utilize structured group models such as DBT skills, trauma processing, and psychoeducation when appropriate.

4. Treatment Planning

• Collaborate with clients to develop individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and update treatment goals based on clinical need and client progress.
• Coordinate care with residential staff, case managers, and clinical leadership.

5. Crisis Intervention

• Respond to mental health crises with calm, clinical judgment and appropriate intervention.
• Coordinate with the treatment team and external resources when higher levels of care are required.

6. Documentation and Communication

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, case managers, probation officers, and family members when appropriate.
• Immediately report suspected abuse or neglect to the Clinical Services Supervisor (CSS) and Child Protective Services, as required by law.

7. Professional Development and Ethics

• Participate in supervision, consultation, and ongoing training.
• Stay current on best practices in trauma treatment, mental health counseling, and co-occurring disorders.
• Adhere to all ethical standards, licensing requirements, HIPAA regulations, and Hope Counseling/ATCNM policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Current or eligible New Mexico licensure (LPCC, LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW under supervision).
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy in a behavioral health or residential setting.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and ethical clinical practice.

Preferred / Strong Plus

• Training or experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Training or certification in EMDR or other trauma-specific modalities.
• Experience working with adult women in recovery or residential treatment settings.
• Comfort integrating Christian values within a clinical framework.

Work Environment: Office/home environment; occasional travel to other office locations

Why Join ATCNM

• Opportunity to serve women in a mission-driven, faith-based recovery environment.
• Ability to shape and lead trauma-focused mental health services within a growing program.
• Supportive leadership and commitment to professional development.
• Meaningful work that impacts lives, families, and communities.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a New Mexico LMHC, LPCC, or an LCSW?

Work Location: In person