Are you a Mental Health Professional looking for an opportunity to make a difference in today’s youth?

AMIkids has served over 140,000 kids and their families since 1969. Being part of the AMIkids team means that you are helping youth to realize their full potential and become a valuable part of their community.

Our Guiding Principles: Kids First, Family and Safety.
Our Core Values: Respect, Creativity, Honesty, Enthusiasm, Loyalty, Integrity, Leadership, Diversity, Goal Orientation, Excellence and Dedication.

Now, you can be a part of this outstanding organization and help guide the way.  Take the step. Make a difference.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (with a Provisional or Independent License)

Albuquerque Transitional Living operated by AMIkids Sandoval provides transitional and independent living opportunities and supportive services for eligible youth in foster care and eligible adults transitioning to adulthood.
At the completion of the NM-TLYA program, participants will have made steps toward independently sustaining a successful life by utilizing all services available to them while participating in the program.
Eligible participants are youth and adults between the ages of 16 and 23 who have been involved with the New Mexico child welfare system through protective services, juvenile justice, or tribal social services, or are at risk for system involvement. This shall include youth or young adults that have turned 18 while in custody of the state or tribal child welfare system or that were adopted or placed in a guardianship following their 16thbirthday.

The Licensed Mental Health Professional role is responsible for the development, implementation and general oversight of all specialized services for the youth, including assessments, service and treatment plans, and intervention referrals. Ensure fidelity is maintained and validate treatment compliance.

Essential Job Duties

• Direct and implement treatment services and integrate the Personal Growth Model and Evidence Based Practices; ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract agreements, as well as fidelity to evidence-based models,
• Facilitate/supervise individual, group, family and crisis counseling services,
• Lead/implement psycho-educational, delinquency interventions, including Evidence Based treatments,
• Lead and supervise the treatment team; provide regular training and feedback to treatment team staff as needed,
• Ensure youth are assessed for clinical needs at the Program or referral through qualified providers,
• Ensure treatment plans address individualized needs of each youth,
• Maintain a case load of youth when required,
• Develop supportive relationships and communicate effectively with youth’s families/guardians, community partners and probation officers on youth’s progress,
• May function as the Designated Mental Health Clinician Authority at the Program and supervise unlicensed clinical staff,
• Uphold principals of professional conduct ethics, and AMIkids values,
• Ensure required reports and documentation are submitted timely and maintained in a confidential environment,
• Confirm all applicable certifications and licensing are maintained,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier and Medicaid provider enrollment,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s degree; preferably in Psychology, Social Work, or other counseling related field,
• Independent or provisional license to practice professional counseling, social work, or family therapy per state licensing board(s),
• Experience working with electronic documentation, 
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience with youth preferred
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license in the state of employment and have a driving record that meets the standards of the AMIkids Transportation Policy,
• Be able to complete trainings outside the program as needed.

What’s in it for you?
As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids’ lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays 
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

 
AMIkids, Inc. and AMIkids’ affiliated Programs (hereafter referred to AMIkids collectively) are Equal Opportunity Employer(s) and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.
Federal law requires AMIkids to request certain demographic information from you for reporting purposes. This information is not used for employment decisions unless job-related and your participation in providing this information is voluntary.