Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Position Summary Position: Substance Use Disorder Counselor Schedule: Opportunities available for day shift Facility: Western New Mexico – South Correctional Facility Location: Grants, NM Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome substance use challenges and build a foundation for lasting recovery? Wexford Health Sources, Inc. has been a leader in correctional healthcare for over 30 years, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to underserved populations. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll play a vital role in identifying treatment needs, supporting recovery, and helping patients successfully transition back into their communities. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide assessment, counseling, case management, and discharge planning services for individuals with substance use disorders. Working collaboratively with healthcare, behavioral health, and correctional staff, you will: Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and triage to identify treatment needs and appropriate levels of care Provide supportive counseling, psychoeducational groups, and relapse prevention services focused on recovery and stabilization Coordinate care with medical, behavioral health, and community providers to support continuity of care and successful reentry planning Assist patients with treatment referrals, community resources, discharge planning, and linkage to aftercare services Maintain accurate documentation, manage patient requests, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Support quality improvement initiatives, reporting requirements, and adherence to facility and company policies You’ll go beyond counseling. You’ll help individuals navigate recovery, reduce barriers to success, and build a path toward a healthier future. Why Work with Wexford Health? Performance check-ins with annual merit increase Generous paid‑time‑off program that combines vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield Dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance Non‑taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account Continuing education optionsFree CEUs Pet Insurance Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal Discounted tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more! What You’ll Need Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Currently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). LISAC preferred. Current CPR certification Two (2) years of addiction treatment counseling experience preferred One (1) year of correctional experience preferred Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wexford-Health-Sources,-Inc