Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Las-Vegas-Rescue-Mission; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid vacation

Job summary

Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking a Counselor to join our residential team. This full-time role supports adults in a faith-based program, maintaining a caseload of 15–25 and facilitating weekly individual and group sessions.

You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, establish treatment plans with monthly updates, and coordinate discharge planning with case management to support recovery and stabilization.

Qualifications

• The candidate is enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's program.
• CADC, LADC, or internship eligibility must be demonstrated.
• Experience with vulnerable populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 15–25 clients.
• Facilitate weekly individual and group sessions as assigned.
• Utilize screenings and complete biopsychosocial assessments with DSM-5 diagnoses and ASAM Placement Criteria.
• Initiate treatment plans with monthly reassessments.
• Initiate discharge planning and collaborate with case management throughout treatment.

Skills

HMIS Data Entry/EHR

Windows

MS Word

Excel

Crisis Intervention

Group Facilitation

Motivational Interviewing

Person Centered Practices

Time management

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Boundaries

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's program (enrolled)

CADC/LADC or internship eligibility

Experience with vulnerable populations (preferred)

Tools

HMIS/EHR system

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Counselor to join our team. We are a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for adult men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and/or addiction.

The Counselor position is for a Residential level of care. They will maintain a case load of 15-25. They will facilitate weekly individuals and groups as assigned. Utilize appropriate screenings, complete full biopsychosocials with DSM 5 diagnosis and ASAM Placement Criteria. The Counselor will initiate treatment plans with updated assessments monthly. They will also initiate discharge planning and work with case management throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum enrolled in Bachelors program that is accredited
• CADC, LADC, Intern Status, or can qualify for internship through the state board
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations preferred

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents

• HMIS Data Entry/ EHR experience
• Experience using Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Crisis Intervention/ de-escalation
• Group Facilitation
• Motivational Interviewing/ Person Centered Practices
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with LVRM employment policies and standards.
• Willing to be accountable and receive correction.
• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Healthy personal boundaries
• Respectful of cultural diversity
• Good time management.
• Networking skills

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.