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Substance Abuse Counselor

Presbyterian Medical Services

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.
$100 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
  • Competitive salaries
  • Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • 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
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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