Careers

JOIN OUR TEAM

Southwest Counseling Center has served southern New Mexico for more than fifty years. We are hiring licensed therapists and associate level clinicians across all four of our communities.
50+
Years serving southern New Mexico
4
Clinic communities hiring now
$0
Cost to you for clinical supervision
~2min
To apply online, no printing

WHO WE ARE HIRING

We welcome applications from clinicians at every stage of licensure:
Fully licensed
LPCC, LMFT & LCSW clinicians
Working toward licensure
LMHC & LAMFT associates
Just graduated
License-eligible new grads
Prescribing clinicians
Psychiatric nurse practitioners

Still earning your supervised hours? That's not a gap in your resume — it's exactly who this page is for.

Available Job Openings

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Provider

• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Use the organization’s current electronic health record to enter all record-keeping documentation relevant to the position (i.e., Assessments and Progress Notes).
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets, and explains the test results to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• Part Time or Full Time (Mon-Friday); Choose Your Own Hours
• In Person or Remote
• Bilingual - English/Spanish Speakers
• Must have valid license in State of New Mexico (preferred); CNS or CNP

Therapist

• We are hiring LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, and LAMFT clinicians, and we welcome recent graduates who are license eligible. If you are working toward independent licensure, we want to hear from you.
• Positions open at Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc. dba Southwest Counseling Center in both Silver City, Las Cruces,  locations.
• Positions can be employment or contract.
• In Person
• Part Time or Full Time (Mon-Friday); Choose Your Own Hours
• Must have valid State of New Mexico therapy license; LCSW, LPCC, LMFT

Billing & Coding Specialist

Pay: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Work Location: In person

Position Summary

The Billing & Coding Specialist is responsible for medical coding, claim preparation and submission, payment posting, denial management, collections, account reconciliation, and billing compliance. This position helps ensure that services are accurately documented, coded, billed, and reimbursed in accordance with payer requirements and applicable regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review clinical documentation and assign appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and other applicable billing codes.

  • Verify coding accuracy and compliance with payer requirements, agency policies, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Prepare and submit electronic claims for medical and behavioral health services.

  • Review claims for completeness and accuracy before submission.

  • Correct and resubmit denied or rejected claims.

  • Investigate billing issues, insurance discrepancies, and claim denials.

  • Follow up on unpaid, denied, or underpaid claims.

  • Manage private-pay collection efforts when necessary.

  • Maintain accurate patient and insurance records.

  • Respond to billing inquiries from patients and insurance companies.

  • Generate patient statements and establish payment arrangements.

  • Conduct chart audits for coding accuracy, documentation requirements, modifier use, supervisory requirements, and payer compliance.

  • Identify trends that could result in denials, recoupments, or audit findings.

  • Help providers and supervisors understand documentation requirements.

  • Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and quality-improvement initiatives.

  • Assist with billing, collection, reimbursement, coding, and revenue-cycle reports.

  • Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Three or more years of medical billing and coding experience.

  • CPC, CCS, COC, or equivalent certification.

  • Knowledge of healthcare reimbursement and third-party payer regulations.

  • Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding systems.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Ability to analyze problems and make timely decisions.

  • Proficiency with electronic health records, billing software, and practice-management systems.

  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of liability insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, or a related field.

  • Experience with behavioral health billing and Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance claims.

  • English/Spanish bilingual.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching.

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.

  • Employee Assistance Program.

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Supportive team environment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Accounting Clerk

Pay: $18–$22 per hour
Work Location: In person

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk supports the Chief Financial Officer by performing day-to-day financial and administrative accounting tasks. This position maintains accurate financial records, assists with accounts payable and receivable, reconciles accounts, and supports internal controls and reporting requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process vendor invoices and confirm proper coding and approvals.

  • Prepare check runs and electronic payments.

  • Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation.

  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

  • Generate and distribute invoices.

  • Post payments to the appropriate accounts.

  • Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with collection follow-up.

  • Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger.

  • Perform credit-card reconciliations.

  • Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records.

  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

  • Support audit preparation and documentation requests.

  • Assist with payroll documentation and reporting.

  • Support grant tracking and reporting.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of financial and personnel information.

  • Follow internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

  • Two or more years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.

  • Healthcare, nonprofit, or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus.

  • Proficiency in Intuit QuickBooks.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while supporting executive leadership.

Physical Requirements

This position involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and computer use. The employee may occasionally be required to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching.

  • Dental insurance.

  • Health insurance.

  • Paid time off.

  • Vision insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Certified Medical Assistant

Pay: $16–$21 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Position Summary

Southwest Counseling Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support our providers and patients in delivering high-quality psychiatric care in a compassionate, team-based behavioral health setting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Welcome and room patients.

  • Take and document vital signs.

  • Prepare patients for in-person and telehealth appointments.

  • Coordinate with prescribers to support an efficient clinical workflow.

  • Respond promptly to calls and voicemails and help ensure patient concerns are addressed the same day.

  • Administer injections under prescriber supervision.

  • Assist with in-office procedures, including urinalysis and GeneSight testing.

  • Submit prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds.

  • Monitor faxes and emails and scan documents into the electronic health record daily.

  • Maintain the medication-sample inventory.

  • Assist with front-office duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Current Certified Medical Assistant credential required.

  • Healthcare or behavioral health experience preferred.

  • Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

  • Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

  • Employee Assistance Program.

  • Paid time off.

  • Opportunities for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Border Area Mental Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Why work here

If you are still earning your supervised hours, you are exactly who we are looking for.

A caseload is waiting for you.

You won't spend months building a practice or marketing yourself. We have an established client base and an administrative team that handles billing, scheduling, and authorizations.

Real flexibility.

Full-time, part-time, and contract positions. Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling built around your life.

Benefits that cover you.

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off — for the roles that qualify.

Supervision, covered

3,000 hours is On Us

New Mexico requires 3,000 supervised hours over at least two years to reach LPCC. We provide that supervision free of charge, on paid time, with a board-approved supervisor.

You don't pay for it, and you don't do it on your own time. It's built into your paid schedule, with a supervisor who's already board-approved.

Where We Are

Las Cruces

100 W. Griggs Avenue

Deming

901 W. Hickory Street

Silver City

315 S. Hudson Street, Suite 12

Anthony

401 S. Anthony Drive, Suite G

How to Apply

Apply online in about two minutes using the form below. No printing and no scanning.
Questions first?
Julie Marin
Personnel Administrator

Want To Join Us?

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly searching for amazing, hard working, honest, and compassionate people to join our team.
If your values align with ours and you want to work at an agency committed to providing client-focused, compassionate care, please review our list of current job openings and download an application.
We look forward to working with you!

We are hiring LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, LMHC, and LAMFT clinicians, and we welcome recent graduates who are license eligible.
If you are working toward independent licensure, we want to hear from you.

Online Application Form

If for any reason you cannot fill up the form above , please donwload the Employment Application Forn.

To apply, email your resume to [email protected] or call Julie Marin at 575-388-4497.

You do not need to print or scan anything.

 | Designed by SpyderWebDev
menu linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram