Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)

About the role

State of the Heart Recovery provides integrated behavioral-health services grounded in trauma-informed, ethical, and person-centered care. Our clinical team delivers high-quality treatment to adults navigating substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) plays a key role in supporting individual therapy, group counseling, assessments, documentation, and coordinated care within the LSAA scope of practice and required supervision structure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, intake interviews, and assigned assessments within LSAA scope and supervision requirements.
• Support development and implementation of individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals and national treatment standards.
• Provide individual and group counseling using approved evidence-based modalities including CBT, MI, CRA, psychoeducation, and relapse-prevention.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and BHSD-required records.
• Support crisis intervention and emergency response based on training and program policy.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, ethics, and federal and state regulatory standards including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Assist with referrals to internal and external resources to support client needs.
• Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, required trainings, and evidence-based practice development including Matrix Model instruction.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary program staff to support integrated clinical services.
• Perform additional duties within program scope as assigned.

Requirements

• Active New Mexico LSAA license in good standing (required).
• Two years of experience supporting adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders preferred.
• Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based practices such as CBT, MI, CRA, psychoeducation, and relapse-prevention.
• Computer proficiency sufficient for BHSD documentation and assessment requirements.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license, clean driving record, and required vehicle insurance.
• Bilingual abilities (English and Spanish) preferred.
• For individuals with lived experience, at least two years of sustained abstinence is required.