Senior. Mental Health Substance Abuse Counselor (DOH/NMRC #69644)

Salary $24.88 - $37.32 Hourly $51,755 - $77,633 Annually This position is a Pay Band C6 Posting Details This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico. Preference will be given to candidates with any license related to this position, a minimum of LSAA Licensed Substance Abuse Associate. Why does the job exist? To provide direct client services to clientele. Will provide assurance of services for patients and clients. Services will be addressed on an individual, family, and systems level. How does it get done? Provide direct client services for medically and financially eligible clients to attain mutually determined goals; gather, generate and maintain appropriate records and accurate completion of forms for social work intervention, expand, enhance and contribute to the improvement of services of the New Mexico Rehabilitation Facility program; develop and maintain personal skills knowledge and understanding of New Mexico Rehabilitation Facility and related information needed to assure accurate, competent, and professional implementation of the New Mexico Rehabilitation Facility. Who are the customers? Patients in need of Rehabilitation for Chemical Dependency at NMRC. Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will have experience with case management; good communication skills; and the ability to multi-task. Must be a licensed in line with the State of New Mexico with LSAA, LADAC, LBSW, LMSW or LISW. A provisional license will be accepted contingent on passing the test. Minimum Qualification Associate's Degree in Human Services or Social Services Counseling and two (2) years of experience in mental health, substance abuse counseling and or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements This position is designated a safety sensitive. Must successfully complete post offer preemployment criminal records background check is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Working Conditions Work is performed in a Rehabilitation Hospital setting, involving extended periods of walking, sitting, standing, and bending. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales 575-347-3417 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.