Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Position Summary

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide assessment, counseling, case management, and discharge planning services for individuals with substance use disorders. You'll work collaboratively with healthcare, behavioral health, and correctional staff to support continuity of care and successful reentry planning.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Cook up care with medical, behavioral health, and community providers to support continuity of care and successful reentry planning
• Aid 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

Your compassion matters here. Your guidance helps change lives. We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Opportunities available for day shift

Facility

Western New Mexico - South Correctional Facility

Location

Grants, NM