Addiction Counselor II: Transform Lives in Recovery

Summit BHC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit BHC's Las Cruces Recovery Center seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and co-occurring disorders. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, lead group sessions, and coordinate aftercare with families and providers.

The role is onsite in Las Cruces, NM, requiring licensure or CPR/de-escalation training and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in social services, addiction, mental health or closely related health services field with 3+ years of post-Bachelor degree experience OR master’s degree with 1+ year post-Masters experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments to identify history, presentation, and treatment needs
• Perform ongoing assessments for chemical dependence services
• Develop and review initial treatment plans and progress, documenting as required
• Lead group, individual, or family sessions and apply evidence-based treatments
• Provide client and family education on substance abuse and psychiatric issues
• Ensure timely and clear documentation of care, incidents, and aftercare planning

Skills

Client assessments

Group counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social services/addictions

Job description

Summit BHC's Las Cruces Recovery Center seeks a Counselor II to provide treatment, counseling, and support for clients recovering from addictions and co-occurring disorders. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, lead group sessions, and coordinate aftercare with families and providers.

The role is onsite in Las Cruces, NM, requiring licensure or CPR/de-escalation training and a bachelor’s or master’s degree with relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.