Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor

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
• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 10947
• Job Category Behavioral Health-Licensed
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2360 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, US
• Program Description Alamogordo Family Health Center - Behavioral Health
• Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
• Remote Eligible No
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Sign-On Bonus 2500
• Original Posting Date 04/16/2026
• Driver No