Licensed Counselor / Therapist – Make a Meaningful Impact

Looking for a role where you can focus on people, not productivity quotas?

The New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches is a non-denominational Christian organization providing residential care, foster placement, and outpatient counseling services. We support both youth placed at The Ranches and families working to prevent out-of-home placement for their teens.

We are seeking a licensed Counselor/Therapist to join our team at our location just south of Belen, New Mexico.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks paid vacation per year
• Earned Sick Leave (ESL)
• Paid health insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid long-term disability (LTD)
• Dental reimbursement plan
• Additional optional benefits

Location Requirement

This position is based near Belen, NM. Candidates must reside locally or within the state of New Mexico.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to adolescents and their families
• Deliver services without insurance billing requirements, allowing you to focus on client care, not productivity quotas
• Provide case management support to foster families and youth in their care
• Maintain accurate and timely program documentation and files
• Assist with recruiting, training, and qualifying prospective foster parents
• Learn and conduct S.A.F.E. home studies and required updates
• Provide community education and outreach programs as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Current New Mexico licensure (LMHC, LPCC, MSW, LISW, LCSW, or LMFT)
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interviewing and crisis intervention
• Ability to provide a variety of therapeutic modalities with creativity and flexibility
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, collaborative team environment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass required background checks

Preferred (Not Required)

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• A.F.E. home study certification (or willingness to complete training upon hire)

Schedule Flexibility

• Schedule is flexible based on client needs
• Some evening hours may be required
• Occasional on-call responsibilities may apply

Why This Role Stands Out

• Donor-funded services — no insurance billing requirements
• Flexibility to meet client needs without productivity pressure
• Opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on youth and families
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment

Compensation

• $46,000 – $60,000 annually (DOE), depending on experience and licensure level
• Higher range available for independently licensed clinicians

Established as New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. in 1944, our organization has evolved into three divisions that promote opportunity and meaningful help for struggling children and their families. Our multi-denominational Christian programs offer kids a safe place to live, a personalized plan to address their needs and goals, and individualized education and counseling. Please visit our website for more information: www.theranches.org