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Mental Health Counselor II Part-time Bariatrics

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Req ID 7416-12629 Post Date Feb. 02, 2024 CategoryBehavioral Health FacilityMemorial Medical Center
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Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed hospital offering a spectrum of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Where We Are

From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun. We are known for our safe and affordable living conditions, outstanding educational system, and friendly people.

Why Choose Us

    • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
    • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
    • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
    • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
    • And much more…

Position Summary

The Mental Health Provider position at the Memorial Weight Loss Center will be responsible to engage in short term individual therapy with clients to assist them in trying to improve their physical health and emotional well being. The mental health provider will receive referrals from the Memorial Weight Loss Center psychologist for follow up therapy before and/or after bariatric surgery.  The Mental Health Provider will also be responsible to run at least two support groups each month for on-going patient care.  The Psychologist at the Memorial Weight Loss Center will provide weekly supervision for the incoming mental health provider.

The Mental Health Provider at the Memorial Weight Loss Center is expected to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary provider team that consists of: one psychologist,  two bariatric surgeons, and  two DNP nurses,  in order to achieve best patient outcomes and to continue to enhance the Weight Loss, Wellness, and Heartburn programs within the organization.


Minimum Qualifications

    • Minimum Education:  Graduate degree from an accredited university program in Counseling.   
    • Minimum Experience:  One year experience as a Mental Health Counselor required.  
    • Licensure:  Current New Mexico LPC/C or LMHC license required.   

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


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