Substance Abuse Counselor

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays and generous PTO

Free Life & LTD coverage

Free pension plan contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee recognition and engagement

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified counselor to provide drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients at Valley Community Health Center in Espanola, NM.

This professional role requires relevant licensure or licensure eligibility. The position emphasizes adherence to certification standards, immunization compliance, and a commitment to serving underserved communities across New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associates of Arts degree.
• Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction, substance abuse treatment techniques, and twelve-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous required.
• Recovering counselors must be drug and alcohol-free a minimum of two years prior to employment.
• At least six months experience interviewing, screening and assessing abuse clients required.
• Experience in objective testing (e.g., SASSI, AUP) related to substance abuse issues as well as training and/or education in substance abuse issues required.
• Experience developing and implementing educational / preventative outreach programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• This position provides drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.

Skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Communication

Addiction knowledge

Education

Associates degree

LADAC/LSAA or equivalent license eligibility

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE USE / COUNSELOR

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional position providing drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an Associates of Arts degree.
• Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction, substance abuse treatment techniques, and twelve-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous required.
• Recovering counselors must be drug and alcohol-free a minimum of two years prior to employment.
• At least six months experience interviewing, screening and assessing abuse clients required.
• Experience in objective testing (e.g., SASSI, AUP) related to substance abuse issues as well as training and/or education in substance abuse issues required.
• Experience developing and implementing educational / preventative outreach programs strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC); OR a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA); OR have licensure as a Master's or doctorate level mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist, e.g., LMHC, LPC, LMSW, RMHC, LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, LISW, LCSW, LCP. Must have certification/licensure by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment.
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
  

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
• Criminal Records Check.
  

$1000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
  

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.
  

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Info

• Job Identification 11188
• Job Category Behavioral Health-Licensed
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 835 Spruce St, Espanola, NM, 87532, US
• Program Description Valley Community Health Center