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To thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health professional, you typically need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, along with appropriate state licensure or certification. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and secure communication tools is essential. Strong soft skills such as empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and self-motivation are key for building therapeutic relationships and maintaining client engagement remotely. These competencies ensure effective, ethical care delivery and facilitate positive outcomes in a virtual behavioral health environment.

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Intake Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Remote - Must reside in NM or TX

Gallup, NM • Remote

Presbyterian Medical Services
Hospitals • 1 - 5K employees

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Candidates for this position must reside in New Mexico or Texas

JOB CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ASSESSMENT / SOCIAL WORK / THERAPIST / REMOTE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Intake Coordinator is an independently licensed mental health professional who provides initial (both psychosocial and diagnostic) assessment, case management, short-term interventions, triage, and referral services to all potential client calls to the PMS Behavioral Health program.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of experience in mental health treatment field with a minimum of one year of assessment/intake/triage experience for a full caseload of clients or for an agency.
     

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

  • New Mexico State licensure as a Master's level mental health counselor, or social worker is required. Must be Independently licensed in New Mexico as an LPCC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT, and/or LPAT. Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
     

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

  • Criminal Records Check.
     

$1000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

  • All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
     

ABOUT PMS 

  • Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico. 
  • Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. 
  • We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico. 
  • We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state. 
  • PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan. 
     

WHY PMS? 

  • Mission-driven organization 
  • Competitive salaries 
  • Nine paid holidays and generous PTO 
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Free Life & LTD coverage 
  • Free discretionary pension plan contribution 
  • Employee recognition and engagement activities 
  • Robust training program 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
     

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At Presbyterian Medical Services, we believe that the best way to improve community health and wellbeing is for everyone to work together. That’s why we work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals, and governments at every level. Together, we develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities, and we continue expanding into communities that invite our involvement.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sante Fe, NM, US

Year founded

1969

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