Jessica Johnson
@jessicajohnson4
Licensed marriage and family therapist with 14+ years leading clinical programs and supervising clinicians.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an Independent Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience providing psychotherapy, developing programs, and supervising clinicians across hospital, residential, community, and outpatient settings. I have a proven record of designing and implementing multiple specialty units, revitalizing programs under state sanction, reducing use of physical restraints, and managing clinical operations and budgets.
I combine trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical practice with strong administrative leadership — from direct patient care with heavy caseloads to program development, policy creation, staff training, and regulatory compliance. I prioritize continuity of care, staff development, and measurable performance improvements to deliver high-quality behavioral health services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Therapist
Christus Southern NM
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Provides psychotherapy and IOP group therapy for individuals, families and couples, maintaining a caseload of 60+ patients and coordinating care with collateral contacts to ensure continuity and evidence-based treatment.
Therapist
Ben Archer Health Center
Feb 2018 - Feb 2024 (6 years)
Provided psychotherapy for individuals, families and couples, maintained a caseload of 60+ patients, conducted assessments and DSM-5 diagnoses, and developed individualized treatment plans while coordinating patient services.
Contract Therapist
Equine Assisted Programs of Southern NM, LLC
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)
Provided individual and family counseling incorporating equine-assisted therapy techniques, conducted DSM-5 assessments, wrote treatment plans and progress reports, and assisted in program development and supervision.
Director of Social Services
The Bair Foundation
Aug 2010 - Aug 2017 (7 years)
Directed social services operations, supervised clinical and administrative staff, ensured regulatory compliance, developed programs and policies, and managed a $1M+ annual budget to deliver foster care and treatment services.
Director of Clinical Services
Mesilla Valley Hospital
Jan 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Led clinical services and strategic planning, developed multi-unit treatment programs (adolescent, adult, substance abuse, detention unit), ensured adherence to JCAHO/CMS standards, and managed departmental budgets and staffing.
Associate Clinical Director
Mesilla Valley Hospital
Sep 2008 - Jan 2009 (4 months)
Supported development and implementation of clinical programming, provided supervision and consultation to therapists, assisted with regulatory compliance and outcome data collection, and covered Director responsibilities as needed.
RTC Clinical Supervisor
Mesilla Valley Hospital
Feb 2008 - Sep 2008 (7 months)
Supervised RTC therapists, provided individual/group/family therapy and crisis intervention, maintained documentation and chart audit participation, and coordinated community referrals and discharge planning.
Mental Health Therapist
Mesilla Valley Hospital
May 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Provided individual, group and family therapy for residential patients, conducted assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and managed caseloads of 16–19 patients in a residential treatment setting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NUNew Mexico State University
Master of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences / Marriage and Family Therapy
Completed a master's degree in the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program, graduating in May 2005.
Northwest College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Pastoral Care, graduating in May 2003.
NUNew Mexico State University
Undeclared / Undergraduate coursework
2000 -
Completed one year of undergraduate coursework at New Mexico State University.
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