# New Mexico \| Mental Health Therapist \| Telehealth - Company: [Joinaffect]() - Location: Remote - Remote: Yes - Team: Mental Health Team - Salary: $60K – $80K - Posted: August 12, 2026 ## Job description **Telehealth Mental Health Therapist – Remote** ***Please note:*** *This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in* *New Mexico**, we encourage you to visit* [*www.affect.com*](http://www.affecttherapeutics.com) *to view our active openings by state.* *If you do not see a current opportunity in your state, we still welcome you to submit your information through our* ***General Application for Future Openings****, also available on our website. We’d love to keep your details on file for future consideration.* **About Affect**Building on our success in substance use disorder care, Affect has expanded its services to include high-quality, accessible mental health treatment. Our model brings together licensed therapists, innovative technology, and a deeply human approach to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges—on their terms. As we grow, we’re seeking skilled, compassionate **licensed mental health professionals** to join our remote care team.  If you're a **New Mexico licensed LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LMHC**looking to make an impact through virtual care, we’d love to connect. Our ability to provide supervision for non-independent mental health professionals varies by state and license, but we also encourage you to apply. We try to support non-independent licenses when possible. **Key Responsibilities:** * Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans * Provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms * Support Members with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with flexibility to work with members with substance use disorders at times. * Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system.  Affect provides an AI-powered clinical scribe to assist with documentation, helping reduce administrative burden and allowing clinicians to spend more time focused on member care. * Coordinate care as needed and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment * Participate in clinical team meetings and optional case consultations * Adhere to HIPAA and all applicable state licensure regulations **Requirements:** * Active and verifiable license from one of the following **New Mexico licenses:  LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LMHC, *as well as your state of residence if it is not New Mexico***.  All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process * Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings * Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach * Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools * Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity * Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet **The Benefits of Joining Affect** * The salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $80,000 and will commensurate with experience and professional license. * Full-time employees may enroll in offered medical, dental, and vision coverage and employer paid life and disability insurance also provided. Employees may enroll in Affect's company’s 401k plan. * Paid vacation, sick time, company observed holidays and parental leave is provided to full-time employees. * Remote work options with full-time and part-time schedules * AI-powered clinical scribe technology to streamline documentation and reduce administrative workload * Opportunities for continuing education and professional development * Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation * Be part of building a modern, inclusive, and accessible mental health care system ***Join us as we expand our mission—empowering recovery, healing, and hope through digital-first mental health care.*** # ## Apply [Apply on Joinaffect]() Canonical job page: