Behavioral Health Clinician/Adolescent Dept at COTTONWOOD CLINICAL SERVICES, INC.

Behavioral Health Clinician – Adolescent Department

Location: 228 N Schwartz

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Adolescent Services

Our Mission

At Cottonwood Clinical Services, we exist to provide the best overall care to persons seeking recovery that affects the most change. Every member of our team plays a vital role in fulfilling this mission by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that transforms lives.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to join our dynamic Adolescent Department. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents and their families navigating recovery. The clinician will provide direct care through family therapy, comprehensive assessments, group and individual therapy sessions, and facilitation of the Parent Project program.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in behavioral health, while upholding Cottonwood's mission and embodying our core values in every aspect of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy services to adolescents and their caregivers.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
• Facilitate Parent Project workshops, equipping parents with tools to support their teens’ recovery journey.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, schools, and external partners to coordinate care and ensure continuity of services.
• Participate in supervision, case consultations, and team meetings to support clinical development and quality care.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a clinician who reflects our core values:

• Disciplined: You bring structure and consistency to your work and your client relationships.
• Accountable: You take ownership of your outcomes and strive for continuous growth.
• Inspirational: You believe in the potential of every adolescent and work to inspire lasting change.
• Transparent: You practice honesty, openness, and clarity in all communications.
• Aligned: You are committed to our mission and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Results-Oriented: You focus on delivering measurable progress for those we serve.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensure in the state of New Mexico as an LMSW, LMHC, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent (associate level licensure may be considered).
• Experience working with adolescents and families in a clinical setting preferred.
• Certification or experience facilitating the Parent Project is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Training can and will be provided.

Why Cottonwood?

• Be part of a mission-driven team making a measurable impact in adolescent recovery.
• Supportive clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Opportunities for growth and innovation in treatment programming.

Compensation:

·     $52,000.00 – $79,040.00 DOE

• Monthly allowance towards health benefits. 
• Monthly allowance towards dental benefits. 
• Monthly allowance towards vision benefits. 
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance policy. 

·      Annual allowance for external professional development and training. 

·      Annual allowance of paid continuing education time. 

·      Access to internal training and professional development opportunities. 

·      Free Ironwood Gym Membership (with minimum attendance). 

·      Generous paid time off, increasing with tenure. 

·      Paid holidays. 

·      Generous individualized incentives.

• Supportive clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture.
• Opportunities for growth and innovation in treatment programming.

Does this excite you?

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting youth and families in recovery, and committed to delivering care that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter to Alan Albo alan @cottonwood.us.com

Cottonwood Clinical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.