Substance Abuse Counselor

Thrive Medical Services LLC; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts

Supportive leadership

Opportunity to be part of a growing organization

Meaningful work

Job summary

Thrive Medical Services LLC is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in Silver City, New Mexico. This position involves providing substance use disorder counseling and support services to incarcerated individuals while utilizing evidence-based practices and collaborating with various treatment providers.

The ideal candidate will hold a current New Mexico certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor and have experience within correctional or community settings. We offer competitive hourly pay and a stable work schedule, along with meaningful work for an underserved population.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CADAC, LADAC, or equivalent).
• Experience providing substance use disorder counseling in correctional or community-based settings preferred.
• Training in evidence-based addiction counseling practices required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and provide counseling services to enrolled individuals.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling focused on recovery and behavioral change.
• Document counseling sessions, progress notes, and treatment participation.

Skills

Substance use disorder counseling

Evidence-based counseling

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive behavioral techniques

Education

New Mexico certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor

Job description

Position Summary

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance use disorder counseling, education, and recovery support services to incarcerated individuals. This role supports Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and non-MAT treatment plans through evidence-based counseling practices while operating within licensed scope and established program guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use disorder screenings and provide counseling services to individuals enrolled in treatment programs.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and behavioral change.
• Utilize evidence-based counseling approaches, including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques.
• Collaborate with MAT providers, psychiatric services, nursing staff, and case management to support integrated treatment plans.
• Document counseling sessions, progress notes, and treatment participation accurately and confidentially.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, staffing meetings, and CQI activities.
• Support discharge planning by reinforcing recovery education and connection to community-based treatment resources.
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality, documentation, and professional conduct standards.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico certification or licensure as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CADAC, LADAC, or equivalent).
• Experience providing substance use disorder counseling in correctional, residential, or community-based settings preferred.
• Training in evidence-based addiction counseling practices required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts
• Supportive leadership and clinical oversight
• Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization
• Meaningful work serving an underserved population