Behavioral Health Therapist in Kewa Pueblo, New Mexico at Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Therapist
Department: Behavioral Health
Reports to: Director of Behavioral Health
FLSA Status: Exempt
Type of Position: Full-Time
Revised Date: 03/10/2026
MISSION & VISION STATEMENT:
The Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation (KPHC) is established for the purposes of carrying out the vision and mission of the Santo Domingo Health Center (SDHC). The MISSION of KPHC is: “ENSURING HEALTH & WELLNESS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE WITH RESPECT FOR CULTURE” and the VISION OF KPHC is: “HEALTHY PEOPLE, HEALTHY COMMUNITY, and HEALTHY LIFESTYLE”.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic mental health services.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of the Kewa Pueblo Health Center are expected to conform to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical:
Administrative:
MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Experience:
Licensure:
Behavioral Health Therapist Salary Tier:
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the socio-cultural factors that both enhance and adversely affect the mental health of American Indian populations.
- Thorough knowledge of psychological disorders as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR/DSM-5).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Travel during the daytime, as well as limited overnight travel may be required from time to time. This position may expose the incumbent to certain health risks that are inherent when working within a health center facility. The Public Health Nursing Department holds events outside throughout the year. Cold weather, wind, dust, and/ or heat are common during these events.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, and reading. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wider variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues. The ability to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and multi-task is essential to this position.
OTHER:
All employees must fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care. This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.
Applicants will be considered based on whether they meet the minimum mandatory qualifications identified on the position description for the position applied for, including requisite experience, relevant education, and possession of required licenses and certifications. Among applicants who meet all minimum mandatory qualifications for a position, preference will, to the maximum extent feasible, be granted to qualified Native American applicants.