Infant Mental Health Therapist - IMH or CPP Focus

Southwest Family Guidance Center Albuquerque, NM Full-Time | Salaried Position (Full-Time Availability Required)

Southwest Family Guidance Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Infant Mental Health Therapist with a strong IMH and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) focus to join our expanding program.

This role is rooted in Infant Mental Health (IMH) principles and CPP
, providing relationship-based, trauma-informed therapy to young children and their caregivers. The therapist will maintain a focused caseload that includes infants, young children, and elementary-aged children
, with services delivered through an IMH and CPP lens to support attachment, emotional regulation, and healing within caregiver-child relationships.

The Infant Mental Health Therapist role follows a phased clinical progression
, with flexibility based on prior experience in Infant Mental Health (IMH) and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).

• The therapist will maintain a primarily focused caseload of elementary-aged children
• Services will emphasize trauma-informed, relational, and family-centered care
• The therapist will engage in training, supervision, and preparation for IMH/CPP work
• No IMH or CPP cases will be assigned during this period

• Therapists with demonstrated prior IMH and/or CPP experience may begin providing IMH/CPP services earlier or immediately
  , based on clinical readiness, supervision approval, and program needs
• Caseload composition and pacing will be determined collaboratively with leadership and clinical supervisors

• Therapists transitioning into IMH/CPP work will provide dyadic, relationship-based services to infants, young children, and caregivers
• Caseloads may continue to include elementary-aged children as clinically appropriate
• Services focus on attachment, emotional regulation, and healing within caregiver-child relationships

This is a full‑time, salaried position requiring consistent availability for clinical services, collaboration, supervision, and training.

• Provide individual and family therapy to primarily elementary‑aged children
  , particularly during the onboarding phase
• Deliver IMH/CPP services when clinically appropriate and aligned with prior experience and prior approval
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed caseload
• Support caregiver‑child attachment and relational healing
• Participate in IMH/CPP‑focused supervision, consultation, and training as applicable
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary, trauma‑informed team
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation

• Prior experience in Infant Mental Health and/or Child‑Parent Psychotherapy preferred but not required
• CPP‑Rostered clinicians or those with documented IMH experience may begin IMH/CPP work sooner, based on program approval
• Active New Mexico clinical license (LMHC, LPCC, LPC, LMSW, LISW, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience or strong interest in infant and early childhood mental health
• Knowledge of attachment, trauma, and family systems
• CPP‑Rostered or willing to obtain CPP training (training support provided)
• Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
• Ability to meet full‑time availability expectations

We believe that meaningful clinical work flourishes in environments that value connection, support, and balance
. As our Infant Mental Health program grows, clinicians have opportunities to shape services, deepen expertise, and grow alongside the organization.

• Competitive salaried compensation
• Flexible scheduling within a full‑time framework
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free gym membership with medical insurance
• 401(k), PTO, FSA, and EAP
• Ongoing professional development and CPP training support
• A collaborative, inclusive, and mission‑centered workplace

If you are passionate about early childhood mental health and want to be part of a program that is expanding with intention, heart, and purpose, we invite you to apply.

and join us in doing meaningful work that supports families, strengthens futures, and honors the importance of healing relationships.