SUD Recovery Counselor - Corrections

Wexford Health Sources; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m科

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Grants, NM is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide assessment, counseling, case management and discharge planning for individuals with substance use disorders within a correctional setting.

Collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, coordinate referrals, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and support reentry planning while ensuring confidentiality and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required.
• Licensed as LISAC, LASAC, or LSAT; LISAC preferred.
• Two years of addiction treatment counseling experience preferred.
• One year of correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling, case management, and discharge planning for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, and triage to identify treatment needs and levels of care.
• Deliver counseling, psychoeducational groups, and relapse prevention services.
• Coordinate care with medical, behavioral health, and community providers for continuity of care and reentry planning.
• Assist with referrals, discharge planning, and linkage to aftercare services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensure LISAC/LASAC/LSAT (LISAC preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Grants, NM is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide assessment, counseling, case management and discharge planning for individuals with substance use disorders within a correctional setting.

Collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams, coordinate referrals, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and support reentry planning while ensuring confidentiality and quality improvement.